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Chapter 9
Long-Range Forecast
As prairies continue to decline; so do organisms such as
birds
and
bison
.
Prairies face numerous threats of loss and degradation.
habitat loss and
fragmentation
energy
development
invasive
plants
Opportunities for
conservation
still exist.
preserve
relic
prairies
connect
fragments
mitigation
banking
establish conservation
easements
promote
ecotourism