Douglas fir die-off in Southern Oregon gives a glimpse into the future of West Coast forests
Douglas fir die-off in Southern Oregon gives a glimpse into the future of West Coast forests
www.opb.org Douglas fir die-off in Southern Oregon gives a glimpse into the future of West Coast forests
Douglas fir trees around Ashland are dying in the thousands. It’s one example of how our changing climate is affecting forests in the region.
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… combination of above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation is stressing out Douglas fir trees. Bennett suspects these conditions are messing with trees’ ability to pull water up from their roots.