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Grassland Biozone
First posted February 1, 2004
Last updated June 7, 2004
Grasslands are areas that are principally
covered in grasses, with few if any trees or shrubs.
The grasslands around Cazadero are usually found on
the tops of hills. They can be seen from camp, but do
not exist withing the confines of the camp. The characteristics
of a grassland is that without trees or shrubs for shade,
they tend to be much sunnier and quicker to dry out
after rains. The soil is often poorer than that of forested
areas. Many grasslands are very expansive, covering
hundereds of square miles. Think of the savannas of
Africa, the American Great Plains, or the steppes of
Russia. The grasslands within the coastal redwood forests
are rather small by comparison, often only a few acres
at most. It is important to explore a grassland, however,
to understand the differences between a grassland and
the other biomes of the coastal region.
You can read more about grasslands here.
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Chaparral Biozone
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