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Earth, wood, and stone

A lot of bark beetle kill in Arizona's Thompson Canyon. The trees are already stressed from the ongoing drought, making them an easier target for the tiny bark beetle. Some trees are able to stave off the critters, which makes the forest a bit stronger with a higher percentage of resistant trees.

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Uploaded on January 9, 2021
Taken on November 19, 2020