Researchers find gophers responsible for recovery of Mount St. Helens ecosystem

Researchers find gophers responsible for recovery of Mount St. Helens ecosystem

Located in southern Washington state, Mount St. Helens is notorious for its eruption on May 18, 1980. The eruption of stratovolcano led to earthquakes and a massive landslide. University researchers evaluated how forestry practices and mammals contributed to the revegetation and ecological success of the Pumice Plains around Mount St. Helens.