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Increasingly Large and Intense Wildfires Hinder Western Forests’ Ability to Regenerate
A new study suggests that reducing forest fire severity in the next few decades could make all the difference for future generations of trees in the West.
By Bob Berwyn
As global warming threatens the long-term survival of many forests in the Western United States, a new study suggests that reducing the intensity and size of wildfires would help conifers regenerate after the destructive blazes that have become more frequent in recent decades.