European Alpine Grassland

The European Alpine grasslands are ecologically rich high-altitude meadows nestled in the Alpine region, harboring a diverse array of plant and animal species. "A remarkable high biodiversity is found in the alpine grasslands, comparable to the biodiversity found in certain types of tropical rain forest. The habitat is characterised by the domination of two plant families, grasses and sedges." Alpine ibex, chamois, marmot, mountain hare, golden eagles, and a wealth of butterfly species are among the wildlife that make the grasslands their home. There are several threats that the Alpine grasslands currently face including "deliberate destruction of habitats due to construction of tourism infrastructures, overgrazing, especially in the southern Alps, [and] climate change."