A complete catalog of the written sources that were consulted in the preparation of this book would fill a volume of its own. This list is therefore selective and is primarily intended to provide a starting point for further study and engagement. Your bookseller will be able to direct you to references that are appropriate for your area, and local conservation groups can guide you to opportunities to learn and participate.
CONSERVATION CONNECTIONS: PLACES TO BEGIN
American Prairie Foundation, www.americanprairie.org/
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance, www.voiceforthewild.org/
Great Plains Restoration Council, www.gprc.org/
Intertribal Bison Cooperative, www.itbcbison.com/index.php
Nature Conservancy of Canada, www.natureconservancy.ca/
The Nature Conservancy, www.nature.org/
World Wildlife Fund, www.worldwildlife.org/what/wherewework/ngp/
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CHAPTER 1: WHERE IS HERE?
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CHAPTER 2: DIGGING INTO THE PAST
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CHAPTER 3: THE GEOGRAPHY OF GRASS
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CHAPTER 4: SECRETS OF THE SOIL
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CHAPTER 5: HOME ON THE RANGE
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