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Sphagnum cuspidatum, reported new for Montana, is disjunct from its main centers of distribution in the midwestern and eastern United States and Canada. The nearest known locations to Montana for this species are Minnesota, Kansas, and Alaska. Sphagnum cuspidatum is known from three sites in Montana. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the influence of social bonds on the survival of black tailed prairies dogs. Black-tailed prairie dogs, range from southern Canada to northern Mexico and from the Rocky Mountain foothills. The apparent selective advantage of their sociality suggests that releasing black-tailed prairie dogs in original family groupings or, alternatively, pre-release socialization of animals. The declining abundance of this species and its proposal for listing under the Endangered Species Act have prompted increasing efforts to reestablish populations by translocation.

Objectives: New immigrant workers (NIWs) are overrepresented in hazardous workplaces. Sufficient Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) training could minimize workplace injuries. This study aims to identify the current status of OH&S and training for NIWs in Canada., Methods: Generic qualitative research was conducted. Seven NIWs and nine service providers were interviewed to understand OH&S issues, perceptions on rules and regulations, and expectations for training. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis., Results: Four themes that affect OH&S for NIWs include attitudes toward safety and training, personal barriers, Canadian workplace culture, and macrolevel interconnected systems. Three needs on OH&S training are increasing accessibility, ensuring full understanding, and building confidence., Conclusions: Current training does not mitigate safety risks in workplaces, and NIWs do not feel empowered to exercise their rights. New training protocols would be beneficial to equip NIWs to enter the workforce., Competing Interests: The authors declare no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.)