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Temperate Grassland, Flint Hills Kansas, Tallgrass Prairie, Manhattan Kansas, Geographical Features, Flint Hills, Road Trip Places, Background References, Landscape Reference

Most of Konza was once a part of the Dewey Cattle Ranch. In the 1970's, the Nature Conservancy purchased the property, over 13 square miles. It is managed by Kansas State University to be used as a research natural area to study the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. a public nature trail takes visitors on a scenic hike across the virgin tallgrass prairie and atop the limestone-capped hills overlooking the property. Brochures, trail guides and an interpretive kiosk are found at the trailhead

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1280px-konza_prairie_trail_fall_1 Temperate Grassland, Rendering Textures, Manhattan Kansas, Human Population, Landscaping Software, Flint Hills, Day Earth, K State, Agricultural Land

Temperate grassland ecosystems are being destroyed around the world, largely due to conversion to agricultural land driven by the need to provide food and fuel for the exploding human population. A study published in August found that, despite popular belief to the contrary, grassy biomes such as grasslands and savannas harbor just as much biodiversity […]

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