Kurtz

This guide provides a formula for success in all but the most extreme conditions. It outlines the procedures and problems involved in prairie reconstruction with step-by-step advice to insure success.

This book has been prepared as an aid to beginners interested in using prairie plants for landscaping small areas and to others wanting to establish or improve large prairie areas

In addition to being a thorough guide to restoration of prairies, forests and wetlands, Jan Thompson's book is an excellent introduction to the natural history of the three communities and a welcome addition to the repertoire of information available to restorationists.

This book is no longer in print and we have a limited supply.

Shirley Shirley

Restoring the Tallgrass Prairie is a thoroughly enjoyable mix of history, botany and practical management tips. Includes more than a hundred beautifully sketched prairie flowers and grasses.

In The Tall Grass Restoration Handbook over two dozen authors discuss the rehabilitation and management of native prairies, savannas, and oak woodlands. This "how-to" restoration manual provides a detailed account of what has been learned about the art and science of prairie and savanna restoration and the application of that knowledge to restoration projects. Restoring such areas not only allows us to learn about the process of restoration but also to learn about the relationship between nature and humans. The Tall Grass Restoration Handbook explains step-by-step the multiple activities involved with reviving damaged lands to vibrant good ecological health. The Tall Grass Restoration Handbook covers every step of the restoration from conceptualization and planning through execution and monitoring. Specific chapters are devoted to conserving biodiversity, restoring populations of rare plants, plowing and seeding, interseeding, obtaining and processing seeds, conducting burns, controlling invasive plants, restoring animal populations, and monitoring vegetation. Several comprehensive appendices include hard-to-find data on the plants and animals of prairies and savannas, seed collection dates, propagation methods and sources of seed and equipment. The Tall Grass Restoration Handbook is an incredibly valuable addition to the ecological studies reference shelf and is a "must" for conservation groups and environmental restoration activities.