Southeastern Grasslands Institute
WEBThe Southeastern Grasslands Institute (SGI) is saving forgotten grasslands of the Southeast. Dedicated to Rebuilding the Lost Grasslands of the South Grassland loss is the single greatest conservation issue currently facing eastern North American biodiversity.
Piedmont Grasslands Gallery - Southeastern Grasslands Institute
WEBPediomelum piedmontanum is a recently named species endemic to a few tiny Piedmont Barrens in Georgia and South Carolina.
Piedmont — Southeastern Grasslands Institute
WEBRead a report on mapping Piedmont Prairies in North Carolina. This report looks at the influence of soils, human-associated habitats (roadsides, rights-of-way, etc), and landscape position on the occurrence of rare Piedmont Prairie plants. See examples of Piedmont grassland communities in the Piedmont Grasslands Gallery. Learn more
The Piedmont Prairie | Duke Gardens - Duke University
WEBThe term piedmont prairie describes the grassland ecosystem that once covered a substantial part of the U.S. southeastern Piedmont region. The rolling landscape of the Piedmont (French for foothills) stretches from New Jersey to central Alabama, covering an area of approximately 80,000 square miles.
Front Page - SC Forage and Grazing Lands Coalition
WEBMANAGING GRASSLANDS FOR PROFIT. Grazing lands cover more than 34 million acres or 10 percent of the land in nine Southeastern states, providing $4.4 billion to the economy. Good grazing management can improve your bottom line and protect natural resources. Managing Grasslands for Profit
Francis Beidler Forest Four Holes Swamp Trail, South Carolina
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Unlike the boardwalk trail through the swamp, the Grassland-Woodland Trail traverses upland habitats being restored by Audubon staff to native grasslands and Longleaf Pine savanna. This 2+ mile trail is open every day from dawn to dusk.
Grassland-Woodland Trail - Audubon Center & Sanctuary at …
WEBGrassland-Woodland Trail. Life is abound through open grassland and dense forest. Photo: Julie Torkomian. Our trail system meanders through Longleaf Pine, grassland and woodland habitats being restored by Beilder Forest staff and volunteers.
Grasslands - Audubon Center & Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest
WEBBy maintaining native grassland habitat, we are creating a space that is attractive to birds like Painted Buntings and Northern Bobwhites. By starting with the ground up (or rather, the roots down of native plants), we are supplying entire ecosystems from producer to apex predator with the resources they need to continue thriving in the state ...
Recommended Native Grasses for South Carolina - Gardenia
WEBHere is a list of South Carolina native grasses that are well-suited for plantings in gardens. Never collect native plants from the wild as it will deplete natural ecosystems. When possible, plant species grown straight from local seed sources.
Natural areas of South Carolina Coastal Plain recognized as ...
WEBThe natural areas of more than half of the state of South Carolina have been recognized as part of a globally significant natural landscape. The North American Coastal Plain has been designated as the "World's 36th Biodiversity Hotspot" by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund.