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    Grasslands are ecosystems dominated by grasses rather than trees. There are two main types: temperate grasslands like the North American prairies, and tropical savannas. Grasslands provide important ecosystem services like livestock grazing and biodiversity. However, they face threats from agriculture, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts include protected areas and managing grazing/fires.

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    Grasslands are ecosystems dominated by grasses rather than trees. There are two main types: temperate grasslands like the North American prairies, and tropical savannas. Grasslands provide important ecosystem services like livestock grazing and biodiversity. However, they face threats from agriculture, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts include protected areas and managing grazing/fires.

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    Grasslands are ecosystems dominated by grasses rather than trees. There are two main types: temperate grasslands like the North American prairies, and tropical savannas. Grasslands provide important ecosystem services like livestock grazing and biodiversity. However, they face threats from agriculture, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts include protected areas and managing grazing/fires.

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    Grasslands are ecosystems dominated by grasses rather than trees. There are two main types: temperate grasslands like the North American prairies, and tropical savannas. Grasslands provide important ecosystem services like livestock grazing and biodiversity. However, they face threats from agriculture, urbanization, and climate change. Conservation efforts include protected areas and managing grazing/fires.

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    Grassland Ecosystem

    Presented by : Harsh Bansal


    Harsh Gupta
    Jai Soni
    Akshdeep
    Introduction to Grassland Ecosystem

    • As the name implies, grasslands are


    open spaces in which a variety of
    grasses grow, with only a few trees
    scattered near rivers and streams.
    • Grassland are big open Areas that
    get between 25 and 75 cm of rain per
    Grasslands.
    • Some Grassland are Hot all year
    round. Some Grassland have very
    hot Summer and very Cold Winter.
    • There are two main types of
    Grassland i.e, Temperate Grassland
    and the Savanna.
    Temperate grasslands
    • The temperate grasslands (also
    called prairies, steppes, pampas and
    veld) are found in all four corners of
    the world.
    • The largest expanse is the Great
    Plains of North America.
    • Grasslands are defined by their
    semiarid climates, with 10-30 inches
    of precipitation annually (mostly in
    snow form depending on latitude)
    Temperatures range from 40 to over
    70 F.
    Savannas
    • Also known as tropical
    grasslands. They are found in a
    wide band on either side of the
    equator on the edges of tropical
    rainforests.
    • The savanna is characterized by
    very hot temperatures and
    distinctive wet and dry periods.
    • During the winter less than 4
    inches of rain can fall but they can
    receive over 25 inches during the
    summer months.
    Differences Between Savanna and
    Temperate Grassland
    • Savanna gets more rainfall(20-
    50inches) than a temperate grassland
    (20-35inches) annually.
    • The grass grows better on Savanna
    Grasskind than in the Temperate
    Grassland.
    • The soils in Temperate Grassland
    is rich in Nutrient and is suitable
    for cultivation where as in Savanna, Soils
    are frequently nutrient poor and dry but
    contain many valuable minerals.
    Distribution of Grasslands Across
    The World
    Grasslands covers 25% of
    the Earth's surface.1 billion
    people depend on their
    livelihood as a food source.
    Grasslands are found on
    every continent except
    Antarctica.
    Plants of the Grasslands
    • When rainy season arrives, many grasslands become
    coated with
    flowers, some of which can survive well into winter witti the
    help of
    underground storage organs and thick stem bases.
    • Grasslands are the most agriculturally useful habitat to
    humans.
    • Soils tend to be deep and fertile, perfect for cropland or
    pastures.
    Fauna of the Grasslands
    • Grassland have high number of invertebrates than any other
    taxonomic group
    • Most reptiles and amphibians are predators
    • Few bird species inhibit grasslands
    • Small mammals like moles, shrews, squirrels are present in North
    American Grassland
    Characteristics
    • Ecosystems in which the predominant vegetation type consists
    of various grasses rather than trees or large shrubs
    • Grasslands may be divided into several types, including
    savannas, temperate grasslands, tallgrass prairies, steppes,
    alpine tundra and flooded grasslands, among others
    • The type of grassland that occurs in a particular region is
    based on the latitude, terrain, local climate, precipitation and
    wildfire regime
    • It occurs in Regions that are too dry for forest but have
    sufficient soil water to support a closed Herbaceous plant
    canopy that is lacking in Desert
    Threats
    • Continued global warming could turn
    current marginal grasslands into deserts as
    rainfall patterns change.
    • Development of urban areas is
    increasingly cutting into grassland habitat.
    • Drought-hardy, cold-resistant, and
    herbicide-tolerant varieties of soybeans,
    wheat, and corn allow crops to expand into
    native grassland.
    • Where only one crop is grown, pests and
    disease can spread easily, creating the
    need for potentially toxic pesticides.
    Importance
    • Grasslands are of vital importance for
    raising livestock for human
    consumption and for milk and other dairy
    products
    • Grasslands provided home to many
    different animals that were hunted and
    domesticated
    • They are used as grazing area for cattle
    of Ruler Community
    • They Maintain Biodiversity
    • Protects restored habitat for many plants
    and animals including pheasant,ducks,
    songbirds and endangered species
    How to Conserve it?
    • Preventing Illegal Wildlife Hunting
    • Prevents grassland from turning into
    brush land
    • Prevent Grassland Fires
    • Prevent Overgrazing by Cattles and
    introduced Stall feeding
    • Creating Protected areas such as
    Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries

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