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Douglas fir die-off in Southern Oregon gives a glimpse into the future of West Coast forests (www.opb.org)
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[–] Zachariah 4 points 4 months ago

… 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.