Alberta Grasslands Scan: Report Now Available

Grasslands play a pivotal role in the ecological balance of our planet, serving as crucial ecosystems with diverse benefits for both the environment and society by contributing many ecosystem services such as biodiversity and carbon storage.

Recent increases in interest in grasslands and concern for this threatened, largely unprotected ecosystem, coupled with advances in remote sensing technologies has resulted in a surge in datasets, resources and initiatives related to characterizing grassland extent and condition.

This report, prepared by Miistakis Institute for the Alberta NAWMP Partnership, provides a comprehensive review of current datasets and approaches to monitor state of grasslands. Read the report.