Experts say planting resilient trees is among the most important things we can do.
have long relied on historical success and "hardiness" maps specific to our region to know what species to plant where and when. A new map based on U.S. Forest Service data and climate predictions indicates that could be changing soon.
highlights coming transformations and shows all zones are getting warmer, meaning the trees that have historically done so well in the Pacific Northwest may not survive the future, Pete Smith, the Arbor Day Foundation's urban forestry program manager, told Axios."We need trees that can survive today's climate and the future climate," he said.A map of the U.S. showing plant hardiness zones.
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