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Fort Valley Experimental Forest: First in the Nation to Discover the Effects of a Changing Climate on Pines

March 13, 2012 Robert H. Westover, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Forest Service

Back when Arizona was designated a U.S. territory, scientists had already been exploring its vast landscapes which start from nearly sea level and climb to over 12,000 feet. They were paying particular attention to Arizona’s diverse vegetation and climate. In 1889, biologist C. Hart Merriam...

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