North Carolina Coastal Forests Shrink 21% in 36 Years
North Carolina's coastal forests have lost 21% of their tree cover over the past 36 years, with the decline accelerating after 2010. Rising sea levels and increased salinity have transformed many green areas into marshes, shrubs, or ghost forests. Extreme weather events have worsened saltwater intrusion, further threatening these vulnerable coastal ecosystems.
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