Valley of Grass
Tallgrass Prairie and Parkland of the Red River Region
This lavish presentation details the history and decline of the tallgrass prairie and parkland of the Red River Valley. With sound science and stories by the people of the region, the book documents the natural legacy of grass. Optimistic, yet with a tone of urgency, the authors explain why the tallgrass prairies have all but disappeared and what is and can be done to save them and the birds and mammals and plants that depend on that unique habitat.
Valley of Grass
Tallgrass Prairie and Parkland of the Red River Region
by Adelheid Fischer
Minnesota Book Award—Winner
“Valley of Grass is a valuable resource for students of the tallgrass, regardless of their walk in life….Truly, the complexities of the tallgrass are as deep and rich as the dark black soils the tallgrass produces. The authors introduce these complexities and indicate the significant challenges the people who live in the Red River Valley face in determining what the future of tallgrass really will be.“