Grasslands have figured prominently in our North American heritage. Prairies first provided significant barriers to westward expansion, then offered both econom

Most prairies exist today as fragmented landscapes, making thoughtful and vigilant management ever more important. Intended for landowners and managers dedicate

Landscapes of the Northern Great Plains have been constantly changing, but never so rapidly as under modern conditions of economic affluence and technological d

This text describes the ecology of the North American prairie, and urges conservation measures to protect the remaining North American grasslands. It summarizes