Environment
From Needles to Paddles: Minnesota Forests are in for Some Big Changes
The iconic needle-leaved conifers of Minnesota's forests are due to face some big challenges in the approaching decades, according to researchers. A rising climate and shorter winters could mean less snow and more intense rainfall, tipping the scales away from conifers in favor of paddle-leaved plants.
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