> When we say that reintroducing wolves led to ecological improvements, what’s our reference point?
Ecological diversity and utility to humans.
The GYE is more diverse thanks to having wolves check grazing populations. And the physical structure of the riparian environment is more stable, which means better (and cheaper) infrastructure and water management.
Ecological diversity and utility to humans.
The GYE is more diverse thanks to having wolves check grazing populations. And the physical structure of the riparian environment is more stable, which means better (and cheaper) infrastructure and water management.