An ancient forest in Utah considered to be the largest single living thing in the world is dying, according to scientists. The Pando aspen, a gigantic expanse of 40,000 trees that are are all clones with identical compositions, has long been known as the "trembling giant" and covers over 106 acres in Utah's Fishlake National Forest. The vast expanse is assumed to have one connected underground root system and is thought to be approximately 80,000 years old. The 13-million pound forest, like other such aspen forests, is known to support a range of biodiversity. "It would be a shame to witness the significant reduction of this iconic forest when reversing this decline is realizable, should we demonstrate the will to do so," Rogers told USA Today.

Source: Fox News October 18, 2018 13:18 UTC