Forestry Content

Burning Question: How to Save an Old-Growth Forest in Tahoe

Katherine E Kerlin — March 03, 2025 - 9:02am

On the shores of Lake Tahoe at Emerald Bay State Park grows what some consider to be the most iconic old-growth forest in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Giant ponderosa pines — some of the last remaining in the area — share space with at least 13 other tree species.

Shrubs Can Help or Hinder a Forest’s Recovery After Wildfire

Katherine E Kerlin — December 16, 2024 - 10:12am

When and where to plant tree seedlings restore forests after wildfires has a lot to do with shrubs, finds a �ٺ��Ƶ study.

Reforms Needed to Expand Prescribed Burns

Katherine E Kerlin — November 15, 2023 - 9:15am

A �ٺ��Ƶ paper pinpoints obstacles and suggests strategies for getting more prescribed fire on the ground in the wildfire-prone U.S. West.

Using AI to Analyze Wildfire Impacts

Katherine E Kerlin — March 29, 2023 - 11:40am

A new �ٺ��Ƶ project applies artificial intelligence to analyze wildfire impacts on natural ecosystems.

Fungi that Causes Pine Ghost Canker Detected in S. California Trees

Katherine E Kerlin — February 23, 2023 - 7:54am

Fungal pathogens that cause pine ghost canker are infecting conifer trees in urban forests of Southern California, �ٺ��Ƶ scientists found.

Unprecedented Levels of High-Severity Fire Burn in Sierra Nevada Forests

Katherine E Kerlin — January 20, 2023 - 9:45am

High-severity wildfire is occurring at unprecedented rates in Sierra Nevada forests compared to before 1850, finds �ٺ��Ƶ study.

Monitoring Forest Threats with New Open Forest Observatory

Katherine E Kerlin — September 21, 2022 - 11:53am

The Open Forest Observatory project at �ٺ��Ƶ will use drones, mapping, AI, remote sensing and more to create a powerful tool to better monitor forest threats, like wildfire.

Little Fires: Landowners Learn to Burn

Katherine E Kerlin — April 19, 2022 - 9:15am

Learn about landowners’ efforts to combat climate change and wildfires with prescribed burning and the benefits and challenges of this technique in this �ٺ��Ƶ story.

Discovery Uncovers a New Leaf for Redwoods

Katherine E Kerlin — March 16, 2022 - 7:00am

Redwoods are among the most well-studied trees on the planet, and yet their mysteries continue to surprise and delight scientists and nature lovers.

Just What Is a ‘Resilient’ Forest, Anyway?

Katherine E Kerlin — January 19, 2022 - 11:15am

What does a “resilient” forest look like in California’s Sierra Nevada? A lot fewer trees than we’re used to, according to a study of frequent-fire forests from the University of California, Davis.