The removal of grass by grazing affects the woody plant component of woodland systems in two major ways. Grasses compete with woody plants for water in the topsoil and removal by grazing reduces this competitive effect, potentially boosting tree growth.
This suggests there were âhomemadeâ teddy bears in existence as early as the late 1800s. Steiff (shown right) is, indeed, the original manufacturer of teddy bears, and artist Richard Steiff was that teddy bearâs designer in Germany, in 1902. The first and oldest model Steiff bear that survives is the Rod Bear.
Almost over-night America went Teddy Bear crazy and the Michtoms went on to found the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company and make their fortunes. Meanwhile, across the ocean in Germany, Steiff were producing soft toys at their factory in Geingen.