How are grasslands useful for humans?

The North American grasslands were once home to millions of bison. No other habitat is as agriculturally useful to humans as grasslands. Soils tend to be deep and fertile, perfect for cropland or pastures. Much of the North American prairielands have been converted into one of the richest agricultural regions on Earth. read more

The vast majority of our food is produced from grasslands. The grasses now growing there are mostly corn and wheat. Other non grass crops cover the rest of our historic grasslands. read more

Grasslands are the most agriculturally useful habitat to humans. Soils tend to be deep and fertile, perfect for cropland or pastures. Much of the North American prairielands have been converted into one of the richest agricultural regions on Earth. read more

Expanding human civilization affects grassland biomes – characterized by large areas of land where grasses are the primary form of plant life – in specific ways. The grazing land for many species of animals, which in turn provide a food source for larger predators, is often at risk because of human expansion into these areas. read more