Iowa, like most of the American Midwest, was once a lush prairie landscape, covered with native grasses, wildflowers, and vines that stood as the foundation of a vibrant ecosystem. However, when you ask people how they would describe an Iowan landscape today, the most common response is “corn.”
Successional Shrub Habitat is the "in between habitat" that exists before a meadow becomes a woodland. Composed primarily of shrubs, these important habitats are threatened in southeastern Pennsylvania because many landowners clear these areas, seeking a more manicured look.
