Grasslands
Open plains, wind, fire cycles
Is this your bioregion?
Regions: North American Great Plains, Argentine Pampas, Ukrainian/Russian Steppe, Central Asian Steppe, Mongolian Grasslands, and more...
Countries: USA (Great Plains), Canada (Prairies), Argentina, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, South Africa, Australia (inland), Brazil (central)
Prairie and steppe ecosystems evolved with grazing animals, fire, and wind. These are lands of grass, not trees—and fighting that reality fails. Success comes from regenerative grazing, grass-based systems, and building soil through the deep-rooted perennials that belong here.
Survival Priorities
Regenerative Grazing
Managed grazing mimics wild herds, building soil and sequestering carbon.
See Chapter 10 →Wind Management
Windbreaks, shelterbelts, and building orientation address constant wind.
See Chapter 7 →Grass-Based Food
Grazing animals convert grass to protein; perennial grains are emerging alternatives.
See Chapter 3 →Your 2-Year Action Plan
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Quick Start Card
5 actions you can start TODAY. Print this and put it on your fridge.
Grasslands Bioregion: Start Today
- 1.Assess your land's grazing history and potential
- 2.Plan windbreak plantings along prevailing wind
- 3.Create fire breaks and defensible zones
- 4.Connect with regenerative ranching networks
- 5.Learn the native grass species of your region
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Key Species
"Plains wisdom: "Follow the buffalo." Indigenous peoples moved with the herds; modern regenerative grazing echoes this pattern."
Find Local Projects
Connect with restoration and regeneration projects in your area. Learn from what others are doing, volunteer, or find collaborators.
Restor.eco
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Can't find local projects? You might be the one to start. Use our Community Toolkit to organize your first neighbourhood meeting.
Deep Dive: Your Bioregion
Continental Grasslands
Complete guidance for your bioregion including climate-adapted practices, local case studies, and a detailed transition plan.
Foundation Reading
These chapters provide essential skills that apply to your bioregion: