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Everyone Must See This Ancient Living Legacy In Utah Before It’s Too Late

Published Mar 13, 2016

Written by 

Catherine Armstrong

Did you know that Utah is home to the one of the oldest and largest living organisms on the planet? Pando, the "trembling giant," is an 80,000 year-old aspen grove located in the Fish Lake National Forest. You’ll find it about one mile south of Fish Lake, along State HIghway 25.

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Pando covers about 106 acres and includes more than 40,000 trees.

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Though Pando looks like many trees, each is considered a "clone"—a genetically identical match of the original tree. Each tree shares the same root system.

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Unfortunately, Pando is sick. Disease and insect infestation are taking their toll. The National Forest Service is working to save Pando, but so far, the organism is not regenerating new trees.

Check out this video by the National Forest Service to learn more.

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Take a drive to see Pando soon—it may not always be there.

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