The mid-elevation type of forest ponderosa pine and mixed conifer used to have about 60 trees per acre in California about 150 years ago. Now, a UC Davis and USDA study says California forests 165 to 170 trees per acre — and that may be a conservative estimate. "That's about a...
California Forests 80%-600% Denser Than 150 Years Ago, UC Researcher Says Biomass Is One of the Answers
The mid-elevation type of forest ponderosa pine and mixed conifer used to have about 60 trees per acre in California about 150 years ago. Now, a UC Davis and USDA study says California forests 165 to 170 trees per acre — and that may be a conservative estimate. "That's about a...
Congress OKs Massive Firefighting Planes for California
Thanks to Congress, California has a good chance of getting more aid in fighting its deadly wildfires. Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate passed Sen. Dianne Feinstein's (D-California) provision to transfer seven C-130H air tankers to California to help fight deadly wildfires. The provision is included in the National Defense Authorization...