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Originally Posted by Diamondhitch
Grande Prairie was named that for a reason. When settlers first arrived there were few trees anywhere. A huge fire had burned hot enough to destroy most cones as well a root systems leaving an expansive prairie.
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And the major reason that we loose natural grasslands is from encroaching parkland. First Nations peoples would start fires to create a suitable environment for themselves and their primary food and resources.
We change our environment even when we try to keep it the same.