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Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard

January 1, 2013/

"Prairie restoration is not for wimps!"

Across the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife.

By Rebecca Kessler

Full Story: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2012/1231/Restoring-US-native-prairies-acre-by-acre-yard-by-yard?nav=87-frontpage-entryNineItem

American Prairie Reserve http://www.americanprairie.org/

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