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The unusual "Dark Zone" appeared to record an extended period of severe wildfire activity during the fern spike.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The law in Northern Ireland states that the burning of vegetation such as heather, gorse, whin or fern may only be carried out between 1 September and 14 April.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Some areas looked pixelated on the Chromebook, and on the Air I noticed details, like the leaves of a fern or rust on an airlock door, that weren’t as clear on the others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
Inside, the gardens are divided into houses highlighting different plants and climates — from the Palm House with over 70 palms, to the fern room, to the desert house filled with cacti and succulents.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
The fern was back on my desk, its broken stem topped with a healing blob of sap.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
“If you put all those ferns in, it might give the impression that people didn’t have very much taste,” explained “The Shards” production designer Cat Smith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Fast-spreading pioneer and weeding ferns created extensive fern savannahs.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The forest sees 15 million visitors each year, making it vulnerable to fires -- quite apart from its sandy soil and vegetation consisting of ferns and highly flammable conifers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Early signs such as mosses, lichens and ferns growing on existing trees was a "really good indicator" of suitability, he added.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
It was their first course, being wheeled through the ferns on a cart.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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