What role do bison play in restoring Illinois prairies?
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Find out the difference between bison and buffalo...Amy and Darci talk with Dr. Elizabeth Bach from The Nature Conservancy about prairie restoration at Nachusa Grasslands. From reintroducing bison to boosting biodiversity, the conversation explores how science, history, and community come together to restore Illinois’ tallgrass prairie.
Resources to learn more
- Nachusa Grasslands
- Research by moonlight: Study shows bison alter ‘landscape of fear’ for rodents in grasslands
- Plant and bird responses to bison grazing at Nachusa Grasslands
- Grassland Restoration Network
- Invertebrate responses to bison grazing and prescribed fire management (research article)
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