LPCI succeeds through…
Win-win conservation. If it’s good for the bird, it’s good for the herd. With LPCI technical and financial assistance, landowners can improve habitat for both prairie-chickens and livestock, boosting ranch sustainability. LEARN MORE
Providing predictability. When you enroll land with LPCI, follow a sustainable grazing plan, and complete other conservation practices to benefit lesser prairie-chickens, you can run your ranch without fear of ESA regulation. LEARN MORE
Collaboration and partnership. More than 25 agencies, nonprofit organizations, universities, and private businesses have pooled resources and know-how to conserve rural agriculture and provide habitat for native wildlife. LEARN MORE
Science-based action. How do we know if our range management strategies are working? LPCI-funded research ensures we’re doing enough of the right things in the right places to achieve our conservation goals. LEARN MORE
How does LPCI benefit lesser prairie-chickens and ranchers?
Archived News
Conserving prairies for chickens helps millions of songbirds too (7/18/2019) - Science to Solutions | New research shows that implementing conservation practices like prescribed grazing increases songbird populations in the southern Great Plains, while benefiting lesser prairie-chickens and grassland productivity.
Chicken Challenge | Test Your Knowledge of Ranching (7/10/2019) - Take this Chicken Challenge to test your knowledge of ranching.
How do lesser prairie-chickens like mesquite removal? Ask an Expert with Dr. Christian Hagen (7/2/2019) - Dr. Christian Hagen discusses his new research on mesquite trees, lesser prairie-chickens and how science can help inform the most effective places to invest restoration dollars.
