Trees stressed by salinification during the drought of 2011-12 along the Neches River in Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas. (IMAGE)

Ecosystem Health and Sustainability

Trees stressed by salinification during the drought of 2011-12 along the Neches River in Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas.

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Salinification of forests in tidal swamps contributes to vegetation stress. Climate change and human land use reduce the amount of fresh water available to natural lands, which can lead to the extirpation of foundational species.

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Beth Middleton, U.S. Geological Survey

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