A few months ago, I was browsing through my local library for some of the earliest photos of Illinois grasslands.The pictures were not all that flattering: The vast majority of the landscape was covered in thick, dense, white, mostly dead woodland that had long since been cleared.I was also reminded of a quote from my […]
This article is published in the RTE Gazette on Thursday, November 21, 2018.It was originally published on Friday, November 22, 2018, at 10:23am AEST.Originally published as How to check if grassland is green in your home country article
The names of national grassland are an important part of the national identity.While it’s not a new idea, it has gained more prominence in recent years as part of a larger effort to promote and protect the landscape.But with so many national grassy areas in different parts of the country, it’s important to be consistent […]
A new study from the Natural Resources Defense Council finds that cities with a higher proportion of grasslands in their locales have higher levels of the grassland species that provide shade, water, food, and shelter.Grasslands are important for many wildlife, including birds, reptiles, and insects.The grasslands are also a key habitat for many insects and […]
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a plan to build a $200 million, 100-acre, mixed-use development in the American grasslands to create a “grassland of the future.”It would create jobs, boost the economy, and create thousands of jobs.The development, called Grasslands of the Future, would provide jobs, spur economic development and create “millions […]
National Forests are an integral part of the world’s biodiversity, with their forests serving as an ecosystem that provides vital habitat for millions of animals, plants, and microbes.The United States alone holds more than 20 million acres of national forests, and as of 2015, there were more than 13 million acres in use by people […]
