
Why Atmospheric Rivers Increase Proactive Canopy Thinning
Atmospheric rivers increase the need for proactive canopy thinning because saturated soil and wind stress compromise trees. Strategic thinning reduces risk.
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Atmospheric rivers increase the need for proactive canopy thinning because saturated soil and wind stress compromise trees. Strategic thinning reduces risk.

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