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Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows

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Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows

A new report out this week warns that at least 1 in 9 tree species in the U.S. are at risk of extinction. Trees face a host of threats including invasive species, deadly disease and climate change. The data comes as part of the most comprehensive threat assessment ever collected on U.S. forests.

08/28/2022

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