The Prairie Preacher: Preserving Appalachia’s Grasslands
How does the loss of native grasslands impact biodiversity, soil health, and agriculture?
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The video explores the drastic loss of U.S. grasslands, leading to biodiversity decline.
This video examines the severe decline of U.S. grasslands, causing significant biodiversity loss. It highlights the variety of Southeast grassland ecosystems, from coastal dunes to mountaintops, many of which have shrunk by up to 99% over 500 years. The loss has impacted species like bison and prairie chickens and reduced essential functions like water infiltration and flood control.
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The Prairie Preacher: Preserving Appalachia’s Grasslands is a local public television program presented by Blue Ridge/Appalachia VA
The Prairie Preacher: Preserving Appalachia’s Grasslands
How does the loss of native grasslands impact biodiversity, soil health, and agriculture?
Clip | 2m 30s
This video examines the severe decline of U.S. grasslands, causing significant biodiversity loss. It highlights the variety of Southeast grassland ecosystems, from coastal dunes to mountaintops, many of which have shrunk by up to 99% over 500 years. The loss has impacted species like bison and prairie chickens and reduced essential functions like water infiltration and flood control.
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What types of species depend on native grasslands?
Clip | 3m 21s | Native grasslands are vital for species survival, offering superior nutrition to wildlife. (3m 21s)
What’s led to the demise of native grasslands?
Clip | 9m 12s | The video explores the reasons for the decline of southeastern U.S. grasslands. (9m 12s)
Clip | 4m 44s | Native grasslands' biodiversity and need for conservation are explored in this video. (4m 44s)
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Clip | 2m 30s | The video explores the drastic loss of U.S. grasslands, leading to biodiversity decline. (2m 30s)
Are grasslands a part of solving the climate crisis?
Clip | 2m 37s | Grasslands are vital for fighting climate change, storing carbon and preventing wildfires. (2m 37s)
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The Prairie Preacher: Preserving Appalachia’s Grasslands is a local public television program presented by Blue Ridge/Appalachia VA