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Kauri dieback threatens more than trees—it could change how much carbon forests store

Kauri dieback threatens more than trees—it could change how much carbon forests store
Phys.org Monday 05 October 2026, 14:20 UTC 1 min read
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Kauri are among Aotearoa New Zealand's tallest and longest-lived trees—and their place in our cultural landscape looms equally large.

Kauri are among Aotearoa New Zealand's tallest and longest-lived trees—and their place in our cultural landscape looms equally large.
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