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Trees don’t like to breathe wildfire smoke, either – and they’ll hold their breath to avoid it

“When wildfire smoke is in the air, doctors urge people to stay indoors to avoid breathing in harmful particles and gases. But what happens to trees and other plants that can’t escape from the smoke?”

Read more HERE

Posted by:
Angela Hollingsworth
Published on:
August 26, 2025

Categories: PublicationTags: Air quality, ponderosa pine, smoke, Trees, wildfire

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