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flag Ranchers use GPS collars to create virtual fences, improving grazing control, conserving prairie ecosystems, and aiding wildlife movement.

flag Ranchers in Iowa, Kansas, and other states are using GPS-enabled collars to create virtual fences that guide cattle via sound and mild stimuli, enabling precise grazing control without physical barriers. flag This technology supports prairie conservation by protecting sensitive habitats, promoting grassland recovery, and improving responses to wildfires and floods. flag Pilots by The Nature Conservancy and partners show benefits for native plant diversity and invasive species management, helping restore one of Earth’s most endangered ecosystems—tallgrass prairie—where less than 4% remains. flag While physical fences are still needed near roads, virtual fencing reduces barriers to wildlife movement and enhances ranching efficiency.

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