Fewer trees, more grass in wildfire aftermath

Fewer trees, more grass in wildfire aftermath

January 14, 2020 6:04 pm MST.

Researchers say some wildfires are drastically altering the boreal forest landscape, but that the re-growth is providing insight on how to better protect Canadian communities in the future.

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