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Title:   Author  item
                                            WICK, ABBEY - North Dakota State Universityitem
                                            GEAUMONT, B - North Dakota State Universityitem
                                            SEDIVEC, K - North Dakota State Universityitem
                                            Hendrickson, John
  Submitted to: Book Chapter
                                    Publication Type: Book / Chapter
                                    Publication Acceptance Date: 3/9/2015
                                    Publication  Date: 1/4/2016
                                    Citation: Wick, A.F., Geaumont, B.A., Sedivec, K., Hendrickson, J.R. 2016. Grassland degradation. IN: Shroder, J.F., Sivanpillai, R. (Eds.), Biological and Environmental Hazards, Risks, and Disasters. Book Chapter. Elsevier, pp. 257-276.Interpretive Summary:
                                Technical Abstract: There are approximately 1.5 million square kilometers of prairie communities (grasslands)in North America, a majority of which are native grasslands.  Grasslands serve ecological functions that cannot be replaced by other land uses.  Examples of ecological benefits and services include the third largest pool of soil carbon is in grasslands; pollination facilitation; forage production; and recreational activities.  The true value of the ecological services provided by grasslands is unknown, but in many instances may be priceless.  Degradation is a concern as we look to maintain or improve soil resources and hydrologic cycling, biodiversity and pollination, livestock and recreational uses.  Land use conversion, invasive species, fire regime alteration and grazing management are some of the processes that can lead to degradation and care needs to be taken when developing effective management plans for grassland preservation.


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