This 'Forest' Isn't What You Think

PBS Terra May 12, 2025
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This is Pando: the largest known tree on Earth, thriving in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. 🌳It was first identified as a single organism in the 1960s, with genetically identical stems connected underground. But despite its resilience, Pando is now under threat. Human activity and environmental changes have disrupted the delicate balance it needs to survive, sparking a passionate mission to protect this natural wonder before it fades away.

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