Many Kinds of Grasslands
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This is a link to a map of the Grasslands of British Columbia with an optional close-up map of the Southern Okanagan.
Intermontane Grasslands, Vernon. Robert Cannings.
This is a photograph of Intermontane Grasslands, at Vernon, British Columbia showing lakes in the distance.
The "Middle Grasslands" occur at higher elevations in the southern valleys, particularly in the Nicola Valley. They are dominated by Bluebunch Wheatgrass.
Intermontane Grasslands, Riske Creek, Chilcotin. Robert Cannings.
This is a photograph of Intermontane Grasslands and lakes at Riske Creek, Chilcotin.
The "Upper Grasslands" are typical of higher plateaus such as the Chilcotin, and are characterized by fescue grasses.
Continental Prairie Grasslands, Chetwynd. Richard Cannings.
This is a photograph of lush, green Continental Prairie Grasslands at Chetwynd.
On the steep, south-facing slopes along the Peace River, Slender Wheatgrass and Smith's Wheatgrass characterize special grasslands known as breaks. These are related to the mixed grasslands of the Great Plains and, like them, are a threatened ecosystem. Most of the level grasslands in the Peace River area have been plowed for agriculture.
Northern Grasslands along the Stikine River near Telegraph Creek. Robert Cannings, RBCM.
This is a photograph of Northern Grasslands along the Stikine River near Telegraph Creek.
Grasslands are scattered throughout northern British Columbia, especially on south-facing slopes. Mostly, these are related to the bunchgrass steppes of the southern valleys. Big Sagebrush of the south is replaced by its diminutive northern relative, Pasture Wormwood.
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