landscape

Robert Benecke captured 19th-century western Kansas landscapes before massive European migrations to the area transformed them. In the intervening years, the dust bowl, mass extinction of bison, and expansion of mechanized agriculture have all led to a profusion of trees, ponds and lakes across the Sunflower State.

It's called targeted grazing. Companies rent out goats to clear away poison ivy or other invasive species, or munch away the weeds in your lawn.

Kansas grasslands provide a unique wildfire risk that’s heightened by increasingly warmer temperatures in all seasons. A rainy, overcast day can pivot to prime conditions for an active fire spread within 24 hours.

Native plants are crucial to the "web of life" in any environment or habitat. So, the Missouri Prairie Foundation is holding a plant sale to help people incorporate those plants into their gardens and yards.

KC Parks and Rec says replacing annuals and grass with native plants can help conserve water and other resources. It's one of several initiatives by the city to combat climate change.

The number of people suffering from allergies has increased. The cause is partly man-made and related to male trees.

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