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India’s First Guide to Grasslands and Open Lands Unveiled! 🌱

India released a new book that explains how to protect its grassy fields, deserts and savannas.

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Key Points

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New guide covers India's grasslands, savannas, deserts, scrublands and rocky valleys.

Presented at the 17th meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.

Highlights importance for biodiversity, carbon storage, and livelihoods of herders.

Includes maps, science facts, and advice on restoration and fire management.

Created with help from Indian and international research groups.

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The launch happened at a United Nations meeting in Mongolia that works to stop desert spreading.

Minister Bhupender Yadav said healthy grasslands support animals, farmers and a stable climate.

Scientists hope the guide will help people restore land and keep soil and water healthy.

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8 words

Grassland

A large area covered mainly with grass where animals can eat.

Savanna

A warm grassy plain with scattered trees.

Desert

A very dry place with little rain and few plants.

Biodiversity

Many different kinds of living things living together.

Carbon storage

How soil and plants keep a gas that can warm the Earth.

Livelihood

How people earn a living, often by farming or raising animals.

Restoration

Fixing land that has been damaged so it becomes healthy again.

Fire management

Ways to control fires so they do not hurt the land.

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