North Carolina coastal forests declined 21% over 36 years

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A study reveals North Carolina's coastal forests lost 21% of their cover over 36 years. The decline accelerated after 2010 primarily due to rising sea levels and increased soil salinity. These conditions are transforming forested areas into marshes, shrublands, or dead 'ghost forests'. Extreme weather events have further worsened saltwater intrusion into these ecosystems.

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