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How pine cone collection is helping regenerate Oregon forests destroyed by wildfires

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80% Informative

The West 's unprecedented breed of megafires have destroyed more than 33 million acres since 2020 .

If nothing is done to restore a forest after a wildfire, a vicious cycle begins.

Fewer surviving trees meansfor humans to pick and plant, which means fewer seedlings will likely grow to maturity.

Logging companies like Collins Pine are helping the Forest Service source pine cones and clear scorched land.

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86

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semi-formal

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English

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42

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