Trees and shrubs invading critical grasslands, diminish cattle production
Monday, August 18, 2014 - 15:20
in Biology & Nature
Half of the Earth's land mass is made up of rangelands, which include grasslands and savannas, yet they are being transformed at an alarming rate. Woody plants, such as trees and shrubs, are moving in and taking over, leading to a loss of critical habitat and causing a drastic change in the ability of ecosystems to produce food—specifically meat.