News Headline

Scientists blame Smokey Bear for making U.S. forests less resilient

Source
Mongabay.com

Publication Date
2016-03-16

According to a new study, strict wildfire control has changed the forests in the eastern U.S. over the past century, leading to less drought resistance. Researchers are warning this could make them more vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2016/03/scientists-blame-smokey-bear-for-making-u-s-forests-less-resilient/