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Wide-scale cropland loss has consequences for wildfire resilience in the American West

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Wide-scale cropland loss has consequences for wildfire resilience in the American West
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The western U.S. is facing parallel and escalating hazards in the form of ongoing drought and increasingly frequent wildfires. Although the region's ecosystems have evolved with wildfires, the intensity and frequency of blazes where people live and recreate remain a persistent challenge for communities.

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