Forested Land in the Southern US (IMAGE)

Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies

Forested Land in the Southern US

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The Southern US is more intensively harvested and has far fewer forest reserves than the North and West. At the same time, the region is a hotspot for plant and animal biodiversity.

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David Allen

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