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birch tree leave showing fall color ahead of the season due to drought

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Many drought-stressed trees in the New River Gorge National Park region began displaying their fall color in mid- to late August, nearly a month ahead of normal. This birch tree was photographed on September 3, 2024. Photo by Jodi French-Burr.