Contact: Sandra Leander
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Caption: A New Mexican black grama grassland is invaded by mesquite. Both the black gramma grass and the shrub mesquite contribute different ecosystem services. The grass supports cattle grazing and food production, while the shrub contributes to carbon sequestration.
Credit: Osvaldo Sala
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