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The Great Plains face a surprising threat: too many trees
Original: The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees https:// grist.org/science/great-plains -grasslands-surprising
Across the Great Plains, woody encroachment — the spread of trees and shrubs into native grassland — is crowding out prairie ecosystems, according to a new report from Grist. While trees are typically celebrated as climate allies, their spread here threatens grassland birds, biodiversity and grazing land, prompting experts to call for active management to preserve the Plains' remaining prairies.
Why now: The counterintuitive idea that trees can harm a landscape challenges common environmental assumptions, drawing attention to grassland conservation.
Evidence
- The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees https:// grist.org/science/great-plains -grasslands-surprising-threat-trees-woody-encroachment/ Trees are usually seen as climate heroes. But across the Plains states, "woody encroachment" is crowding out the prairie. #… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 2
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