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In Utah, restoring spruce forests one cone at a time

Spruce cones collected in Utah are being used to reforest areas around the country hit by wildfire and deforestation.

(Hilary Swift | The New York Times) David DeRoulac looks at the inside of a pinecone in Moab, Utah, Aug. 29, 2022. Seasonal workers climb tree after tree to collect seeds that will eventually help regrow forests, an effort that could get the country closer to its climate goals.

(Hilary Swift | The New York Times) David DeRoulac looks at the inside of a pinecone in Moab, Utah, Aug. 29, 2022. Seasonal workers climb tree after tree to collect seeds that will eventually help regrow forests, an effort that could get the country closer to its climate goals.

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By Hilary Swift | New York Times