Grasslands
Grasslands are vast, open expanses characterized by their dominant vegetation of grasses and other low-lying herbaceous plants. They stretch across continents, forming an essential habitat for countless species of animals, including both predators and prey animals. The terrain is often flat or gently rolling, punctuated by scattered shrubs, trees, or rocky outcrops. These areas provide ample space for large grazers like antelope, zebra, and wildebeest to roam and feed, in turn supporting apex predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Grasslands play a crucial role in global carbon cycling and support diverse ecosystems that provide essential services for human societies, from livestock production to water filtration.
External Links
- [Grasslands.org] Grasslands Observatory
- [Grasslands.co] Grasslands
- [grasslandsroadmap.org] Central Grasslands Roadmap
- [bngrasslandsalliance.org] BUFFALO NATIONS GRASSLANDS ALLIANCE
- [jv8.org] JV8 Central Grasslands Conservation Initiative – Eight Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Unified for Conservation of the Central Grasslands
- [savory.global] Savory Institute ⋆ Regenerating the World's Grasslands
- [pwss.org] Prairie Wind Silver Sage - Friends of Grasslands National Park
- [Grassland.com] Grassland Dairy | Crafting butter for five generations.
- [nbgi.org] National Bobwhite Grassland Initiative – NBCI mission: A partnership to restore and maintain wild bobwhite quail, associated species, and their native habitats through science-based research and management to support healthy wildlife, soil, air, and water for the benefit of society.
- [kfgc.org] Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council - Pasture, Hay, Forages
- [mfga.net] Manitoba Forage Grassland Association
- [grasslandbutter.com] Grassland Butter
- [afgc.org] American Forage and Grassland Council |
- [quailcount.org] National Bobwhite Grassland Initiative Home Page