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Why are the 'Kings of the Great Plains' dying?

Drought in the middle of the country has opened the door for pests and pathogens that can kill trees. That's particularly true of a fungus that's decimating bur oak trees once known as the "King of the Great Plains."

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Jackie Ourada
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