A wildfire that ignited Friday in grasslands near Wagon Mound grew to about 15,000 acres by Saturday afternoon, state officials said, but crews had gained ground on containing the blaze.

Grasslands, once vibrant ecosystems teeming with diverse plant and animal life, are vanishing at an alarming rate. Land-use changes, urban expansion, and agricultural development have led to their ...

Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. Kobe University's finding underscores the ...

The long wait for bees to return to restored grasslands Date: March 13, 2025 Source: Kobe University Summary: Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their ...

However, the North Okanagan Naturalists Club says that Vernon can’t afford to lose the environmentally-sensitive grasslands. The area is also where many of the migratory birds land on their travels.