The Prairie Preacher: Preserving Appalachia’s Grasslands
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.
This video explores the decline of southeastern U.S. grasslands over 300-400 years, focusing on the role of Native Americans and natural fires in maintaining these ecosystems. European settlers and agricultural practices disrupted this balance, converting grasslands into forests and farmlands. The result was a significant loss of these vital ecosystems, profoundly altering the landscape.
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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
What’s led to the demise of native grasslands?
Clip | 9m 12s
This video explores the decline of southeastern U.S. grasslands over 300-400 years, focusing on the role of Native Americans and natural fires in maintaining these ecosystems. European settlers and agricultural practices disrupted this balance, converting grasslands into forests and farmlands. The result was a significant loss of these vital ecosystems, profoundly altering the landscape.
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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)
Now PlayingWhat’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)
How does the loss of native grasslands impact biodiversity, soil health, and agriculture?
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