American Geophysical Union: Wildfire Surges in East, Southeast US Fueled by New Trees and Shrubs
December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release:
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Woody vegetation has increased by 37% over the last 30 years in the eastern United States, fueling the rise in large wildfires. Texas and the Appalachian Mountains took the biggest hits
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The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged f . . .
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Woody vegetation has increased by 37% over the last 30 years in the eastern United States, fueling the rise in large wildfires. Texas and the Appalachian Mountains took the biggest hits
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The eastern U.S. has more trees and shrubs than three decades ago. This growth, driven by processes such as tree and understory infilling in unmanaged f . . .