Forgotten Grassy Ecosystems

Grassy ecosystems—including savannas and grasslands—have historically been relatively undervalued, often confused and misclassified as forests. This seminar includes weekly readings and discussion about the world’s grassy ecosystems in general and focusing on regional examples of overlooked savannas and grasslands. This seminar is intended for Ph.D. students. It is open to master’s students and undergraduates by permission of the instructor only, based on a one- or two-paragraph description of interest in the course.