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Bugs and Blades: The Overlooked Impact of Wind Energy on Insects

July 2, 2025 by jaime.sanford

When contemplating alternative energy, how often do rangeland managers and landowners think about bugs?  Believe it or not when thinking about systems and ecosystem services, it is important to pause and consider the unintended consequence of rangeland choices, especially for some of our most vital, yet vulnerable, creatures: insects.

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