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The Right Metaphor for Prairie Restoration

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Chris Helzer

Prairie restoration can be a powerful tool for grassland conservation, but we’re not taking advantage of its full potential.  Too often, we think and talk about prairie restoration (aka prairie reconstruction) in the wrong way.  Instead of trying to restore … Continue reading →

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