Trees absorb carbon emissions that contribute ... Scientists have mainly raised concerns about recent mass tree-planting initiatives in grasslands —landscapes characterized by grass-dominated ...

Now, an equally ominous threat is poised to gobble up the state’s remaining grasslands and the birds and other wildlife they ...

These areas are known by different names throughout the world. They can look desolate, generally containing few or no trees, except in areas along rivers and streams. But they are vibrant ...

To maintain grasslands nevertheless, "prescribed" burning, which is what land managers call controlled burning, is being discussed as a labor-efficient option. But not all grasslands are equal.