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Prime habitat for elk in Montana’s Paradise Valley means headaches for ranchers there. PERC’s work to reward the private stewardship—and public benefits—that working lands provide on Yellowstone’s northern doorstep sets the stage for conservation innovation

In Paradise Valley, an elk occupancy agreement helps wildlife and livestock coexist

PERC erects a safety net for Paradise Valley ranchers who rightfully worry about disease risk from elk-cattle interactions

PERC’s pilot “pay for presence” project with elk in Paradise Valley blends local know-how, remote cameras, and AI to incentivize better wildlife conservation

In Montana’s Gravelly Range, a ranching family is taking an innovative approach to reduce conflict with grizzly bears and other wildlife

In the shadows of the Crazy Mountains, the McFarland White Ranch aims to transform its operations with virtual fences. PERC is supporting the effort—and the way it will benefit wildlife

This special issue of PERC Reports features several pilot projects from PERC’s Conservation Innovation Lab