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California Drought Leading To Tens Of Millions Of Trees Dying In State
"It's obviously a concern and sad as well," said Luis Garcia, who recently moved to the east foothills above San Jose's Alum Rock Park.
July 26, 2022
California's deepening drought has resulted in tens of millions of tree deaths, increasing the risk of wildfires and threatening the state's surviving trees.
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"It's obviously a concern and sad as well," said Luis Garcia, who recently moved to the east foothills above San Jose's Alum Rock Park.
Cal Fire estimates more than 173 million trees have died either from bark beetles or directly as a result of the drought over the past 20 years.
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