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Aspen Trees in Snowstorm near Maroon Bells, White River National Forest, Colorado
Photo ID# RW1880
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Aspen trees all share the same root system. So when you see a grove of aspen trees. They are genetic clones. Unfortunately, vast tracts of aspen are dying throughout the West due to disease. Scientists are not quite sure why it is happening. All we can do is do our best to preserve our natural resources.