What does the cryptic crossword clue "Interferes with atmosphere in treeless grasslands (8)" mean?

The definition is "treeless grasslands". The wordplay uses a hidden word. AIR (synonym="atmosphere") in PRIES (synonym="interferes with") = PRAIRIES; definition: "treeless grasslands" The answer is PRAIRIES.

Interferes with atmosphere in treeless grasslands (8)

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