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Wildfires across the US are changing forest landscapes — and the tipping point may be on the horizon
Researchers say only 5% of tree seedlings have returned in one Yellowstone area, underscoring concerns that some burned forests may become scrublands or grasslands.
By Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — As Monica Turner trekked across the western hills of Yellowstone National Park, the cold rain was inescapable. Even the constant movement of putting one foot in front of the other as she fought through a slew of dense branches could not warm her body. It was easy to forget