Prairie grasslands are widespread in North America and provide many important benefits, such as supporting biodiversity, producing forage, and influencing the climate. These grasslands are heavily managed using methods like grazing, burning, and seeding. However the effects of these actions can be hard to understand, because grasslands often cover large, remote areas and are managed in different ways.

In this study, we used satellite and airplane images, along with data collected on the ground, to see how different management practices affect grassland health, productivity, and how grasslands interact with the atmosphere. Our findings highlight that careful management of grasslands can help protect biodiversity, support productivity, and reduce climate change impacts.