James Faupel specializes in Restoration Ecology at the Litzinger Road Ecology Center (LREC), a division of the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St Louis, MO. With a background in horticulture and arboriculture, James is part of a growing movement championing the ecological benefits of cultivating native plant species. In this episode, James discusses the alarming loss of natural prairie from the American Midwest, its vital role in the preservation of wildlife and plant species, and how 'Urban Prairies' can help raise awareness and appreciation for prairies, and the crucial mission to save and restore them. [Originally published June 28, 2022. Ep 72]

James' article A Prairie Resurgence?: https://mbgecologicalrestoration.wordpress.com/2021/08/12/a-prairie-resurgence/

LREC website: https://litzsinger.org/

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