258:. These pollinators have evolved to rely on specific types of plants for their nectar and pollen needs. Micro-prairies can attract native pollinators in several ways. First, they can provide a diverse array of native plants that are adapted to the local environment as a food sources for native pollinators. By including a variety of native plants in a micro-prairie restoration projects, it is possible to create an attractive and beneficial habitat for these insects. Second, micro-prairies can offer specific nesting sites for native pollinators. Many species of bees and other pollinators require specific types of nesting sites, such as hollow plant stems or burrows. Features such as bee boxes or native grasses provide suitable nesting sites for breeding and survival. Finally, micro-prairies can serve as refuge from habitat loss and pesticide use. Pollinators are highly susceptible to these threats, and by restoring small-scale prairie habitats in developed or urban areas, it is possible to create secure environments for critical insects.
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permaculture principles allows for the possibility to create sustainable micro-prairie systems that benefit both the environment and society in urban contexts. For example, the permaculture system emphasizes diversity in plant and animal species, that sustain a healthy ecosystem. Through observing and learning from natural ecosystems, permaculture practitioners apply designs that mimic natural patterns. Companion planting is another principle in permaculture, where different plants are grown together to benefit each other. Furthermore, micro-prairies serve as valuable tool for education and outreach. Micro-prairies allow people to learn about prairie ecosystems and the importance of preserving and restoring native habitats responsibly.
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the soil. Prairie grasses also have a high rate of biomass production, that can capture and store carbon at a fast rate. Research has shown that prairie plants are also adapted to nutrient-poor soils, promote nutrient cycling, and contribute to soil organic matter which are essential for maintaining soil fertility and structure. Prairie plants leaves have a large surface area that can trap airborne pollutants such as dust, pollen, and particulate matter. The diverse community of microorganisms in prairie soils can break down and metabolize pollutants into less harmful ones. Prairie plants can absorb pollutants such as heavy metals and excess nutrients from water and soil that might enter into an ecosystem.
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micro-prairie, they can outcompete native plants and reduce biodiversity. Secondly, if not properly maintained, backyard prairies can overgrow and create a fire risk. Implementing a safe and regular mowing or burning schedule is a recommended management practice to avoid fire risk and excessive plant growth. Lastly, standing water in a micro prairie can provide a breeding habitat for mosquitoes. Proper design and maintenance of micro-prairies can prevent stagnant water from accumulating and attracting mosquitoes.
351:. Sowing mixtures can be low or high diversity, referring to the variety of seeds. Low diversity mixtures are great for restoring large areas in a short amount of time. High diversity mixtures (because of their cost and success rate) are used for smaller areas. A mixture of large low diversity areas and small high diversity areas are good rich source patches for the spontaneous colonization of neighboring areas. This allows for the possibility of continued natural restoration.
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Additionally, micro-prairie plants contribute to carbon sequestration, which can improve water quality by absorbing and filtering pollutants, and transforming soil compositions. The ability to carbon sequester is due to the deep root system of prairie grasses that can store large amounts of carbon in
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into the ground to encourage new growth. A much more wildlife habitat friendly alternative to burning every 4–8 years is to burn 1/4 to 1/8 of a tract every year. This will leave wildlife a home every year and still accomplish the task of burning. The Native
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In Europe, when restoring previous crop land with prairie grasses, the most frequently used techniques involve: spontaneous succession, sowing seed mixtures, transfer of plant material, topsoil removal and transfer. Spontaneous succession is an effective technique when quick results are not expected
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In general micro-prairies have been found to have a positive impact on local ecosystems and biodiversity. However, some studies have identified potential negative effects of micro-prairies under certain circumstances. For example, studies show that when non-native plant species are introduced into a
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Prairie soil is also useful for carbon sequestration. Carbon dioxide is a heat trapping gas, and 40% of it is produced by humans and remains in the atmosphere thus worsening the effects of global warming. Prairie grass collects this carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and stores it in
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alone once held over 35,000 square miles (91,000 km) of prairie land and now just 3 square miles (7.8 km) of that original prairie land is left. The over farming of this land as well as periods of drought and its exposure to the elements (no longer bound together by the tall grasses) was
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had subsided in the mid-1830s, settlers from northern Europe and north east of the US made a home for themselves. They plowed up the tallgrasses and wild flowers in the area. By 1849 most specie of prairie grass had disappeared to make room for crops (i.e.: soybeans, corn, etc.). Restored prairies
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have arisen in areas once populated by prairie grass species. So in efforts of restoration, in Europe, when restoring previous crop land with prairie grasses, the most frequently used techniques involve: spontaneous succession, sowing seed mixtures, transfer of plant material, topsoil removal and
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and shelter. Research in Walnut Creek
Restoration (Iowa) on the contribution of recently converted land (from row crop to prairie grass), shows the improvement in ground water quality over the span of 10 years. By changing the type of plant and quality, the issue of groundwater contamination (of
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In urban areas, permaculture is well-suited for reconstructing micro-prairies due to the complementary approach to system design and management. Permaculture is a form of ecological engineering inspired by natural ecosystems which utilize sustainable architecture and horticulture. Utilizing
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In 1990, in South Africa, de Lange and
Boucher reported the use of smoke to promote seed germination among prairie grasses. It was shown to help break dormancy of certain seeds. Since then this technique has been promoted throughout South Africa, parts of Australia and North America.
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Early prairie restoration efforts tended to focus largely on a few dominant species, typically grasses, with little attention to seed source. With experience, later restorers have realized the importance of obtaining a broad mix of species and using local ecotype seed.
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and the grasses that survived the 1800 plowing represent only a fragment of the abundant verdure that once covered he midsection of North
America from western Ohio to the Rockies and from southern Canada to Texas. As an example, the
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occurs when surface pressures wear away the material of the Earth’s crust. Particularly with land previously dominated by prairie grasses, the loss of the tallgrass extensive fibrous root system left the soil exposed and unbound.
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Camill, Philip; McKone, Mark J.; Sturges, Sean T.; Severud, William J.; Ellis, Erin; Limmer, Jacob; Martin, Christopher B.; Navratil, Ryan T.; Purdie, Amy J.; Sandel, Brody S.; Talukder, Shano; Trout, Andrew (December 2004).
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and the prairie restoration project consists of approximately 1,000 acres (4.0 km) of that. This project began in 1975 and continues today with the help of
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382:. These prescribed burn motivate grasses to grow taller, produce more seed, and flower more abundantly. If controlled burns are not possible, rotational mowing is recommended as a substitute.
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transfer. When maintaining these tall grasses, prescribed fire is a popular method. It encourages taller and stronger regrowth as well as the recycling of nutrients in the soil.
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Prairie restoration reintroduces this root system that once again binds the soil, strengthening it against water erosion through adequate water filtration.
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795:"Native plant abundance, diversity, and richness increases in prairie restoration with field inoculation density of native mycorrhizal amendments"
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its soil. When left undisturbed, the prairie soil acts as a Carbon sink, meaning it absorbs more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases.
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1379:"Prairie Restoration Effects on Near-Surface Soil Nutrient Changes Over Time in the Ozark Highlands Region of Northwest Arkansas"
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2235:"Rotational grazing increases purple prairie clover frequency in the rangeland plant communities under semi-arid environment"
1617:"Designing vegetation barriers for urban air pollution abatement: a practical review for appropriate plant species selection"
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Although not fully able to restore the full diversity of an area, restoration efforts aid the thriving of the natural
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Some popular prairie restoration projects have been completed and maintained by conservation departments, such as
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1948:"Grassland restoration on former croplands in Europe: an assessment of applicability of techniques and costs"
1292:"Beneficial effects of plants in the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with organic materials"
687:"Grassland restoration on former croplands in Europe: an assessment of applicability of techniques and costs"
1659:"Urban meadows as an alternative to short mown grassland: effects of composition and height on biodiversity"
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unwanted chemicals, as a result of climate change and an issue of water security) can be alleviated.
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1461:"Common Methods for Tallgrass Prairie Restoration and Their Potential Effects on Bee Diversity"
1331:"Common Methods for Tallgrass Prairie Restoration and Their Potential Effects on Bee Diversity"
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Harmon-Threatt, Alexandra; Chin, Kristen (1 October 2016).
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Harmon-Threatt, Alexandra; Chin, Kristen (1 October 2016).
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Grassland protection and restoration in the upper Midwest.
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DeLuca, Thomas H; Zabinski, Catherine A (15 March 2011).
659:"The revery alone won't do: Restoring America's prairies"
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Prairie at the Fermilab Accelerator at Batavia, Illinois
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973:"Some Ecological Aspects of Agriculture in the Prairie"
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Campbell, Ryan E.; Hooymans, Jacques L. (2016-01-01).
926:"Impacts of climate change on water erosion: A review"
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The Importance of using Local Ecotype Plant Material
1769:"Review: ecosystem services in permaculture systems"
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Sardans, Jordi; Peñuelas, Josep (October 31, 2012).
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Meals, Donald W; Dressing, Steven A (January 2010).
1154:"What is Carbon Sequestration and How Does it Work?"
2274:"Allan Savory: How livestock can protect the land"
1615:Barwise, Yendle; Kumar, Prashant (26 March 2020).
737:Bailey, Pamela; Marin, Chester O (February 2007).
421:. This restoration project is administered by the
1993:Main, Martin B.; Barry, Michael J. (2002-06-01).
1767:Hirschfeld, Sarah; Van Acker, Rene (2021-07-03).
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186:Many prairie plants are also highly resistant to
2363:"BEST PRACTICES IN CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION"
242:, combat erosion, and absorb water in excessive
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766:Collins, Scott L.; Wallace, Linda L. (1990).
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1773:Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
924:Li, Zhiying; Fang, Haiyan (2016-12-01).
888:Tall Fescue for the Twenty-first Century
846:Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment
431:Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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342:Planting and aftercare of prairie plants
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2530:Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
2151:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
1207:Texas Community Watershed Partners
628:Faragher, John Mack (1986-01-01).
415:Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
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2239:Canadian Journal of Plant Science
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221:that count on the grasslands for
2616:Environment of the United States
2301:Science of the Total Environment
1277:Journal of Environmental Quality
882:Joost, Richard E. (2015-10-26),
772:. University of Oklahoma Press.
2321:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140649
1892:"Healing Plants of the Prairie"
1890:Steinauer, Gerry (April 2013).
1179:"How Soil Carbon Storage Works"
1177:Team, Grassroots (2021-06-11).
950:10.1016/j.earscirev.2016.10.004
437:, specifically on an area once
238:prairie restoration can enrich
179:prairie restoration project in
2561:International Crane Foundation
2417:Mlot, Christine (1990-12-01).
2361:Shore, Debra (November 2005).
2065:Roberts, Shelby (2022-04-01).
1544:Climate Change Resource Center
1203:"Native Praries are resilient"
423:U.S. Department of Agriculture
123:, prairie restoration aids in
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1952:Biodiversity and Conservation
1785:10.1080/21683565.2021.1881862
1540:"Grassland Carbon Management"
691:Biodiversity and Conservation
521:"Restoration | Minnesota DNR"
2556:Badger Army Ammunition Plant
1253:. U.S. National Park Service
435:Joliet Army Ammunition Plant
2579:Missouri Prairie Foundation
2573:American Prairie Foundation
544:Allison, Stuart K. (2004).
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2541:Prairie Restorations, Inc.
2520:Prairie Parcel Restoration
2370:Chicago Wilderness Journal
1092:Lal, Rattan (2008-02-27).
98:in the atmosphere through
2567:Youcanchangetheplanet.org
2546:Citizens for Conservation
1964:10.1007/s10531-011-9992-4
1874:"Meet Our Prairie Plants"
1634:10.1038/s41612-020-0115-3
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703:10.1007/s10531-011-9992-4
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433:. It sits on part of the
250:are attractive to native
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1872:Five Rivers Metroparks.
1226:Sagers, Larry A (2005).
1152:Anonymous (2019-09-20).
2509:The Prairie Enthusiasts
2419:"Restoring the prairie"
1821:Ecological Applications
1663:Ecological Applications
2606:Ecological restoration
2486:Cite journal requires
2251:10.1139/cjps-2021-0141
2096:Ecological Restoration
1110:10.1098/rstb.2007.2185
1094:"Carbon sequestration"
1076:10.2136/sssaj2005.0369
971:Weaver, J. E. (1927).
605:"Gale - Product Login"
550:Ecological Restoration
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2045:The Prairie Ecologist
1581:10.1104/pp.112.208785
1465:Natural Areas Journal
1335:Natural Areas Journal
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1924:Iowa Prairie Network
1478:10.3375/043.036.0407
1348:10.3375/043.036.0407
419:Wilmington, Illinois
409:Prairie contributors
100:carbon sequestration
67:responsible for the
27:planting in Illinois
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