Canary in the Forest? Tree mortality and canopy dieback of western redcedar linked to drier and warmer summer conditions
R. A. Andrus, L. R. Peach, A. Cinquini, B. Mills, J. Yusi, C. J. Buhl, M. Fischer, B. A. Goodrich, A. Holz, J. M. Hulbert, A. J. H. Meddens, K. Moffett, A. Ramirez, H. D. Adams
This study links increased tree mortality and canopy dieback in western redcedar to drier and warmer summer conditions using tree-ring analysis across coastal and interior populations.
bioRxiv · Jan 11, 2023 · PreprintEcology