Preserving California’s State Grass: How Grazing Supports Survival in a Changing Climate
California’s purple needlegrass, known scientifically as Stipa pulchra, is more than just the state grass—it is a living symbol of…
Grassland
Grassland agriculture refers to the practice of cultivating and managing grasslands for the production of livestock, primarily cattle, sheep, and goats. Unlike arable farming, which focuses on growing crops, grassland agriculture emphasizes the use of natural or sown pastures to provide feed for grazing animals. This system is particularly suited to regions where soil or climate conditions are less favorable for crop production.
The importance of light for grassland plant diversity
The team of researchers led by Prof. Dr. Anu Eskelinen from the University of Oulu (Finland) used the Global Change…
Uncovering how grasslands changed our climate
Grasslands are managed worldwide to support livestock production, while remaining natural or semi-natural ones provide critical services that contribute to…
How grasslands respond to climate change
“Based on field experiments with increased carbon dioxide concentration, artificial warming, and modified water supply, scientists understand quite well how…
Reintroducing bison to grasslands increases plant diversity, drought resilience
A Kansas State University-led study has found that reintroducing bison — a formerly dominant grazer — doubles plant diversity in…
Less intensively managed grasslands have higher plant diversity and better soil health
Researchers have shown — for the first time — that less intensively managed British grazed grasslands have on average 50%…
Oft-overlooked grasslands build biodiversity, resilience over centuries
Grasslands’ biodiversity and resilience to disturbances such as fire, heat and drought is the result of a slow process over…
Acid Grassland
Acid grassland is a type of grassland ecosystem that is characterized by acidic soil and a diverse array of plant species.
Grassland Farming: Guide to Sustainable Pasture Systems
Grassland farming is a type of farming that involves the cultivation and management of grasslands to support livestock grazing.
Understanding Calcareous Grasslands: Habitat & Biodiversity
Calcareous grassland is a type of grassland that is characterized by its alkaline soils, which contain high levels of calcium carbonate.