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Dense Stands of Phragmites Pose Wild-Fire Risk

by boxcar-admin | Nov 17, 2016 | Uncategorized

On March 16th 2012, motorists on a busy highway in Western New York were alarmed to see flames soaring 15-20 feet in the air. An unusual winter with low precipitation and a downed power line caused a very dry Phragmites stand to catch fire, scorching several acres of... Continue Reading

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