News - March 2021

Examples of a sapling after being burned in the lab. Photo by Raquel Partelli-Feltrin
Drought-stressed trees more likely to die from wildfires, study finds

A first-of-its-kind project highlights perils faced by drier western forests   Drought and wildfires often, unfortunately, go hand in hand. While some fires can be planned and controlled, dry conditions create a tinderbox for much of American’s forests. And while it’s possible for trees to survive the damage wrought by these large fires, the stress caused by lack of water can make death inevitable, according to two recent studies published…

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