What is a grassland forest?

In South America, they're called pampas. Central Eurasian grasslands are referred to as steppes, while in Africa they're named savannas. What they all have in common is grass as their naturally dominant vegetation. read more

Three Forest Service regions are part of the pilot program called Integrated Resource Restoration. The program focuses on a land management approach that allows line officers to tackle on-the-ground work with more flexibility for better results. read more

Species richness is particularly high in grasslands of low soil fertility such as serpentine barrens and calcareous grasslands, where woody encroachment is prevented as low nutrient levels in the soil may inhibit the growth of forest and shrub species. read more

Forests and Grasslands North America’s forests and grasslands provide refuge for thousands of species, many of which are unique to the continent. As our open lands become increasingly fragmented, lost or degraded, high-quality habitat is critical to keep populations of wildlife from declining. read more