Ferns Scorched by Air Pollution
Near Woodstock, Vermont

In recent years, various species of ferns have been developing a brown or purplish scorched appearance by late summer, long before the occurrence of Fall frosts.
photos by Gerry Hawkes - September 1, 2001

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