March 5, 2013
The Pinyon Pines that mingle with juniper to dominate the scenery of Rim Country have suffered mass die-offs and a drop in cone production.
Stories this photo appears in:
Pinyon pines facing dark future as climate shifts
Climate shift threatens wholesale slaughter of tree that dominates Rim Country
The projected rise in the length and severity of drought could devastate the pinyon pine forests that surround Payson, according to a growing body of research.
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H. Wm. Rhea III 2 months, 2 weeks ago
That's a great photo of the Rim in my opinion.
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