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Forests are dying along North Carolina's coast—and it's speeding up

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Briefings

A 2026 study indicates coastal forest loss in North Carolina's Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula accelerated after 2010 and continues to increase. Between 1985 and 2021, the state lost over 20% of its coastal forests. The research highlights a significant environmental trend but lacks long-term data to confirm future acceleration rates.

Key points

• Coastal forest loss in North Carolina's Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula began accelerating after 2010 according to a 2026 study.
• North Carolina lost more than 20% of its coastal forests between 1985 and 2021.

Context and limitations

The study provides a snapshot of loss rates but lacks long-term data to confirm future acceleration rates.

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