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"We have been replanting forests for 4,000 years, but we are only just now learning Read more
Many trees with large seeds rely on vertebrate seed predators to disperse their seeds. The Read more
Here are some highlights of the most recent Policy News Update, written by ESA's Policy Read more
PBS gave a sneak preview of its Frontline documentary, Poisoned Waters, today at the National Read more
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The Environmental Protection Agency is taking a leaf out of the FBI's book in their Read more

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