TERC lecture: True fir mortality - the canaries of mixed-conifer forests

Join Beverly Bulaon from the U. S. Forest Service at the U.C. Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) on December 15 for an important discussion about the health of the forest around us. The doors open at 5:30 pm. and the presentation begins at 6 p.m.

This will be both in-person event and on zoom.

Have you noticed all the dead trees around Tahoe? Trees in our region are dying at an alarming rate, specifically true firs. Red and white firs are important ecosystem components in the mixed-conifer forests of the Sierra Nevada. However, fir mortality is currently at moderate to severe levels in our forests. Historically in California, true fir mortality often follows drought events – when precipitation falls below average, these trees are often hit by a variety of insects that overwhelm trees and result in mortality.

True firs are also known to have a high incidence of pathogens such as root diseases and mistletoes that contribute to physiological stress and decrease overall defense resistance and vigor. Creating resilience and resistance is possible if we adjust our forests to accommodate new and future conditions. Join Beverly Bulaon from the U. S. Forest Service for an important discussion about the health of the forest around us.

Online webinar option: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/92467945391

To reserve in-person spot, register HERE.