Often exploited for agricultural use

Rainfall and soils insufficient to support significant tree growth

Most common at mid-latitudes and near the interiors of continents

It often transitions to different ecosystems such as deserts, grasslands, etc.

Woodlands that lead to grasslands are sparse.

It has an open canopy allowing lots of sunlight to enter

There are often large herds of grazing animals on the savanna that thrive on the flow of grass and trees

The savanna is mostly dry all the time, although it may cool down in the winter

The savanna is basically a rolling grassland with scattered trees and shrubs