National Grasslands - US Forest Service
WEBWelcome to Your National Grasslands! These wind-swept seas of grass and wildflowers—four million acres in all—have witnessed the pageant of the frontier, the Dust Bowl, and the dramatic recovery into a great national treasure. It's National Grasslands Week! June 16 - 22, 2024
National grassland - Wikipedia
WEBA national grassland is an area of protected and managed federal lands in the United States authorized by Title III of the Bankhead–Jones Farm Tenant Act of 1937 and managed by the United States Forest Service.
The National Grasslands Story | US Forest Service
WEBThe Cedar River National Grasslands, in North Dakota, offers a wide range of recreational opportunities - hunting, fishing, bird and wildlife viewing, sightseeing, camping, picnicking, photography, hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
The Largest National Grasslands In The United States
WEBLittle Missouri National Grassland is the largest national grassland in the US. Grasslands are areas dominated by prairie vegetation. In the United States , National Grasslands are protected and owned by the federal government.
Grasslands: A Disappearing Ecosystem - The National Wildlife …
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Every year, an estimated 2 million acres of United States’ grassland and sagebrush shrublands are lost or degraded—on average, an area about triple the size of Yosemite National Park.
Grasslands & Prairies (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBFeb 5, 2019 · While seemingly an endless sea of one type of plant, grasslands are incredibly diverse, housing native plants and animals found nowhere else. Learn how you can visit and help protect these important spaces.
North American Grasslands & Birds Report | Audubon
WEBAudubon's North American Grasslands & Birds Report (2019) assessed the vulnerability of representative grassland birds and their habitat to warming global temperatures.
Grasslands Explained - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · There are two main kinds of grasslands: tropical and temperate. Examples of temperate grasslands include Eurasian steppes, North American prairies, and Argentine pampas. Tropical grasslands include the hot savannas of …
Grassland Biome - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 31, 2023 · The grassland biome is made up of large open areas of grasses. They are maintained by grazing animals and frequent fires. Types of grasslands include savannas and temperate grasslands.
Introduction and Grassland Types - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJul 8, 2015 · In the American Southwest, grassland types vary based on topography, soil type and precipitation. This overview considers three general grassland types: Desert grasslands and shrub-steppe, Colorado Plateau semi-desert grasslands and shrub-steppe, and Southern Plains grasslands.