Sl.No | Grassland | Region |
---|---|---|
1 | Stapies | Europe |
2 | Pustaz | Hungary |
3 | Prairie | North America |
4 | Pampas | Argentina |
5 | Veld | South Africa |
6 | Downs | Australia |
7 | Cantebury | NewZealand |
8 | Savannah | Africa |
9 | Taiga | Europe and Asia |
10 | Lianos | Venezuela |
11 | Selvas | South America |
At the same time, grasslands could help mitigate climate change: One study found California’s grasslands and rangelands could store more carbon than forests because they are less susceptible to wildfires and drought. Still, only a small percentage—less than 10 percent—of the world’s grassland is protected. Types of Grasslands There are two main kinds of grasslands: tropical and temperate.