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Great Plains drought decimates bur oak trees

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published September 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM CDT

Drought in the middle of the country has opened the door for pests and pathogens that can kill trees. That’s particularly true of a fungus that’s decimating bur oak trees, once known as the ‘King of the Great Plains.’

Harvest Public Media’s Jackie Ourada reports from Nebraska.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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