How Trees can Affect a Prairie?

In this video, Doug Spencer explains the effect that trees have on the prairie. He shares that trees negatively impact and put prairie landscapes at risk.

Tree seeds are dispersed within 1 to 200 yards and are spread further by wildlife such as birds.

"One seed producing tree can have an impact of 26 acres."

Watch to hear Doug explain how fire helps control woody encroachment!

Doug mentions how the Great Plains Grassland Initiative works to keep grasslands tree-free and seed-free.

You can learn more about GPGI here: https://www.kglc.org/great-plains-grasslands-initiative.cfm

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