In one of the most compelling environmental success stories of the past 30 years, the Midwest has experienced a prairie renaissanceâ??the widespread restoration of prairies and related ecosystems, such as oak savannas, to ecological health. Molly Murray, outreach manager for the University of Wisconsin at Madison Arboretum, said these restoration efforts â??have provided huge benefits for science. When we restore an ecosystem, we learn about it. We have learned about the role of fire in maintaining ecological health.â?
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