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Drought kills off 12 million trees across California's forests
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May 12, 2015
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Drought kills off 12 million trees across California's forests
Sheri Smith, regional entomologist with the US Forest Service, explains the impact of the mass die-off of California's trees.
A view of the Angeles National Forest.
Angeles National Forest
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Sheri Smith, regional entomologist with the US Forest Service, explains the impact of the mass die-off of California's trees.

California's drought is having wide-reaching impacts, including on the state's forests. According to the U.S. Forest Service, 12 million trees have died in the last year.

Sheri Smith, regional entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service, explains the impact.