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Old growth forest in coastal Oregon

By Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
Vegetation patterns affect both soil moisture and the amount of sunlight that reaches the soil.
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Vegetation patterns affect both soil moisture and the amount of sunlight that reaches the soil, two factors associated with mercury release from soils. USFWS photo.

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Public Domain.