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Threatened Pando Aspen Colony Faces Climate and Grazing Crisis

1/30/2025

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The Pando, a remarkable 106-acre colony of cloned aspen trees nestled between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, faces dire threats. Overgrazing by unchecked deer and elk, coupled with the looming dangers of climate change and disease, jeopardizes this natural wonder. Even with protection from the US National Forest Service, its survival hangs in the balance.

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Story summary

The Pando, a remarkable 106-acre colony of cloned aspen trees nestled between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, faces dire threats. Overgrazing by unchecked deer and elk, coupled with the looming dangers of climate change and disease, jeopardizes this natural wonder. Even with protection from the US National Forest Service, its survival hangs in the balance.