Ghost forest (IMAGE)

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Ghost forest

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When trees in coastal areas die a graveyard of dead trees—known as a ‘ghost forest’ is left behind. Salt-tolerant marsh plants take root and form a green carpet below the remains of the once-thriving forest. Image: LeeAnn Haaf.

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LeeAnn Haaf

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