11/08/2017
Standing strong, APRD's Blackland Prairie Nature Preserve.....
The Texas blackland prairie, one of the rarest ecosystems in the state, was once home to animals such as bison, pronghorn antelope, grey wolves, and even jaguars. These tallgrass prairies created rich, fertile soil, which was well-suited for agriculture. Unfortunately, this, along with fire suppression, overgrazing, and urbanization, led to the complete destrution of the prairie. Today, less than 1% of native blackland prairie remains.
But we can make a difference by preserving the prairie we have left, while also restoring areas that once supported these tallgrass prairie communities. Help spread the word!
Thanks to Kelli Ebel, her son Christian Ebel, and the Thee Treehouse - Texas History homeschooling group in Sulfur Bluff, Texas for bringing attention to this important conservation issue!