Fire Recovery

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Fire Recovery

Fire Recovery

Since 1996 over 28,000 acres, or over 50% of Mesa Verde, has been scorched by wildfire. The skeletal remains of trees burned by these fires are visible everywhere in the park. New growth is visible but recovery is slow in this arid climate. Park Point Trail. July '08
dwhike
on Oct 30, 2008 2:26 pm
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 458805

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