{
  "biome_id": "grassland",
  "display_name": "Grassland",
  "description": "Temperate grasslands with moderate rainfall and temperature, ideal for agriculture and grazing, featuring vast open plains",

  "classification": {
    "type": "normal_biome",
    "priority": 13,
    "token_requirements": {
      "rain_tokens": {"min": 200, "condition": "moderate_rainfall"},
      "temperature": {"min": 10, "condition": "temperate_climate"}
    },
    "climate_conditions": {
      "moderate_temperatures": true,
      "adequate_rainfall": true,
      "seasonal_variation": true,
      "insufficient_for_forest_growth": true
    },
    "elevation_range": {
      "minimum": 0,
      "maximum": 800,
      "typical_range": [100, 600],
      "formation_zone": "continental_interiors_with_moderate_precipitation"
    },
    "generation_notes": {
      "formation_process": "Created by moderate rain_tokens (200+) with temperate temperatures but insufficient for forests",
      "geographic_distribution": "Continental interiors with moderate precipitation",
      "rarity": "Common - major agricultural regions worldwide",
      "minimum_area": 200,
      "typical_area_range": [500, 2500]
    }
  },

  "vegetation": {
    "primary": "perennial_grasses",
    "secondary": ["prairie_grasses", "wildflowers", "scattered_shrubs"],
    "characteristics": [
      "deep_root_systems",
      "drought_tolerance",
      "fire_adaptation",
      "seasonal_growth_cycles",
      "high_productivity"
    ],
    "forest_compatibility": "scattered_trees_only",
    "note": "Natural grassland ecosystem with high agricultural potential"
  },

  "environmental_properties": {
    "agricultural_potential": 2.5,
    "soil_quality": 2.2,
    "carbon_storage": 1.8,
    "erosion_resistance": 1.6,
    "fire_resilience": 2.0,
    "biodiversity": 1.4
  },

  "resource_modifiers": {
    "agriculture": 1.8,
    "livestock_grazing": 2.2,
    "grain_production": 2.0,
    "hay_and_forage": 2.5,
    "wild_game": 1.6,
    "wind_energy": 1.4,
    "forestry": 0.2,
    "industrial_suitability": 0.9,
    "recreation": 1.3
  },

  "industrial_considerations": {
    "construction_requirements": [
      "minimal_ground_preparation",
      "wind_exposure_considerations",
      "seasonal_weather_protection"
    ],
    "advantages": [
      "excellent_agricultural_land",
      "easy_construction_conditions",
      "flat_terrain_for_development",
      "good_transportation_routes"
    ],
    "challenges": [
      "limited_natural_windbreaks",
      "fire_risk_management",
      "soil_conservation_needs",
      "seasonal_weather_extremes"
    ]
  },

  "gameplay_effects": {
    "defensive_bonuses": {
      "open_terrain_visibility": 2.2,
      "cavalry_advantage": 2.0
    },
    "economic_factors": {
      "agricultural_productivity": 2.2,
      "low_development_costs": 1.5,
      "food_security_bonus": 2.0
    },
    "strategic_value": {
      "food_production_hub": 2.5,
      "population_support": 2.2,
      "transportation_network": 1.8
    }
  },

  "agricultural_systems": {
    "crop_rotation": "sustainable_soil_management",
    "livestock_integration": "mixed_farming_systems",
    "irrigation_potential": "moderate_water_requirements",
    "mechanization": "ideal_for_large_scale_farming"
  },

  "wildlife": {
    "grassland_species": [
      "prairie_dogs",
      "ground_nesting_birds",
      "grazing_mammals",
      "raptors"
    ],
    "hunting_opportunities": 1.6,
    "biodiversity": 1.4,
    "migration_routes": "important_corridors_for_many_species"
  },

  "seasonal_patterns": {
    "growing_season": "spring_through_early_autumn",
    "dormancy_period": "winter_with_possible_snow_cover",
    "fire_season": "late_summer_natural_fire_cycles",
    "grazing_patterns": "seasonal_animal_movement"
  },

  "soil_characteristics": {
    "soil_type": "deep_fertile_prairie_soils",
    "organic_matter": "high_due_to_grass_root_systems",
    "drainage": "generally_well_drained",
    "erosion_risk": "moderate_without_ground_cover"
  },

  "fire_ecology": {
    "natural_fire_frequency": "every_3_10_years",
    "fire_benefits": "removes_woody_plants_and_stimulates_grass_growth",
    "fire_management": "controlled_burns_for_ecosystem_health",
    "fire_prevention": "firebreaks_and_early_detection"
  },

  "land_use_patterns": {
    "agriculture": "crop_production_and_livestock",
    "urban_development": "preferred_sites_for_cities",
    "transportation": "ideal_for_roads_and_railways",
    "energy_production": "wind_farms_and_solar_installations"
  },

}