description Coyne Prairie Overview
Coyne Prairie is a protected prairie property in Dade County, Missouri, associated with the Missouri Prairie Foundation. It preserves an unplowed tallgrass prairie remnant that includes dry-mesic sandstone and shale prairie as well as prairie-swale habitat. Conservation surveys have recorded a diverse native flora, including remnant-dependent plants, and bird surveys have reported species such as Henslow's sparrows, dickcissels and eastern meadowlarks. The site is used for prairie management, biological surveys and public education.
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Where is Coyne Prairie located?
Coyne Prairie is a protected prairie property in Dade County, Missouri. It is associated with the Missouri Prairie Foundation.
What type of prairie habitat does Coyne Prairie preserve?
The property preserves an unplowed tallgrass prairie remnant. Conservation surveys identify dry-mesic sandstone and shale prairie as well as prairie-swale habitat.
Why is an unplowed prairie remnant important?
An unplowed remnant can preserve native grassland structure and plant communities that are easily lost when prairie is converted to farmland. Coyne Prairie protects several habitat types within that remnant.
What organization is associated with Coyne Prairie?
Coyne Prairie is associated with the Missouri Prairie Foundation. The foundation's connection reflects the property's conservation role in protecting Missouri grassland.
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