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BeLEAF it or NOT: Why do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

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BeLEAF it or NOT: Why do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?

Every year, our forests undergo a remarkable transition from the growing season to the dormancy of a cold and dry winter. While there are lots of chemical and physiological preparations, even beginning during the summer, the color change is what most people notice. There are few more beautiful scenes in nature than a northern hardwood forest in full color.