Temperate grasslands are areas of open grassy plains that are sparsely populated with trees. Various names of temperate grasslands include pampas, downs, and veldts. Temperate grasslands can be...

Temperate savannahs, found in Southern South America, parts of West Asia, South Africa and southern Australia, and parts of the United States, are a mixed grassy woodland ecosystem defined by trees being reasonably widely spaced so that the canopy does not close, much like subtropical and tropical savannahs, albeit lacking a year-round warm ...

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major grasslands of the world, covering their types, continent-wise locations, and key features. It also includes a free downloadable PDF map.

What are temperate grasslands? Where are they located? What type of climate do they have? What kinds of plant life do they support? What type of animal life do temperate grasslands have? What kind of soil and rainfall do they experience? What are the areas of environmental concern for temperate grasslands?

There are five UNESCO sites in the temperate grasslands: Site of Palmyra, Historic Centre of Shakhrisyabz, Ancient City of Damascus, Península Valdés and Te Wahipounamu.