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California’s forests are vanishing faster than they can be replanted, with experts warning half could be gone by 2071—threatening air, water, and wildlife. The federal Forest Service, already understaffed after decades of reduced logging and soaring wildfires, is struggling to respond. Morale among workers is low, and a new reforestation plan lacks the funding needed to scale up efforts for seeds, seedlings, and labor. With current replanting efforts barely scratching the surface of losses, urgent, massive investment is required before it’s too late.

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