Established as a society in August 1999, and then as a Registered Charity in December 2001, the Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia (GCC) is a strategic alliance of organizations and individuals, including government, range management specialists, ranchers, agrologists, grasslands ecologists, First Nations, environmental groups, recreationists and grassland enthusiasts. This diverse group shares a common commitment to education, conservation and stewardship of BC's grasslands.

Information about the Konza Prairie Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Program and other tallgrass prairie research at the Konza Prairie Research Natural Area, Manhattan, KS, USA.

The Prairie Wildflowers of Illinois website. This website has descriptions, photographs, and range maps of many wildflowers in Illinois. These consist primarily of herbaceous flowering plants and a few small shrubs, whether native to Illinois or introduced from somewhere else. A wildflower, as defined here, is any flowering plant (excluding trees & large shrubs) that flourishes and reproduces on its own without any direct assistance (or very little assistance) from people and their activities.

At this site you will find information related to ecosystems in the Pacific and Yukon Region. This includes state of the environment reporting, environmental indicators, and programs and reports on ecosystem science, monitoring and research.

Answer the question: What's It Like Where You Live? Learn about terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems. Follow link to site about plants.

This page will increase your general knowledge of biomes. Biomes are classified in various ways. This page will group biomes into five major types: Aquatic, Deserts, Forests, Grasslands, Tundra.

The mission of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust is to acquire, restore and preserve the entire 1700 acres of the mesa, lowlands and wetlands of the Bolsa Chica. The Land Trust conducts educational programs to build awareness about the role of the Bolsa Chica wetlands system in the natural and urban environment, and tell the story of its rich history. The Land Trust's Bolsa Chica Stewards have been working since 1996 on the mesa re-vegetation project.

The International Mire Conservation Group (IMCG) is an international network of specialists who: 1. internationally promote, encourage and, where appropriate, co-ordinate the conservation of mires and related ecosystems; and 2. internationally enhance the exchange of information and experience relating to mires and factors affecting them.

The Life Peatlands Project 2001-2005 - Restoring Active Blanket Bog of European Importance in North Scotland. The Project is a partnership of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Forest Enterprise, Scottish Natural Heritage, Plantlife Scotland and the Forestry Commission with 60% co-funding from the European Union's LIFE Nature Programme.

Formation - What are peatlands? Peatland types and distribution; Values - The importance and need to conserve peatlands; Plants: Peatland plants, fungi and trees; Wildlife - Mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and other invertebrates; Archaeology - Pollen history and preserved artefacts including tombs, trackways, bodies and butter; Cultural - The peatlands' influence on poetry, sculpture and painting; History and uses of peat - How peat has been used in Ireland.