Meadows A Key Part Of Forest Health

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Meadows A Key Part Of Forest Health

FromKQED's The California Report

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Dec 25, 2023

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Meadows can be a key to forest health. In the Sierra Nevada, however, most have been degraded or lost. But there are efforts underway to restore these habitats.
Reporter: Kerry Klein, KVPR

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