Reburned forest on Mt. Jefferson (IMAGE)

Portland State University

Reburned forest on Mt. Jefferson

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Subalpine forest severely and repeatedly burned on Mt. Jefferson, Oregon. A lack of live trees and exposed growing conditions created by the fires is limiting natural forest regeneration.

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Courtesy of Sebastian Busby | Portland State University

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