Abstract:IntroductionForest restoration is a powerful tool to combat the dual threats of drought and fire, both of which have been increasing in frequency and severity in recent years in the Western United States. The hard-hit region of Southern California is home to the endemic bigcone Douglas-fir, Pseudotsuga macrocarpa (Vasey), whose abundance and range have been impacted by multiple large fires within the last two decades.MethodsTo better understand the ecology of these trees, and thereby improve the potential for … Show more
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