In Southwest Oregon, Douglas firs are dying. And warmer temperatures along with more severe droughts are making the problem worse. What does this mean for the future of forests in places like Ashland? How should fire prone communities handle stands of dead trees which can act as fuel for wildfires?
Max Bennett is a retired extension forester with Oregon State University. He led research on Douglas fir mortality. Chris Chambers is the forest officer for the city of Ashland. They spoke with Dave Miller, host of "Think Out Loud," which airs weekdays at 12 noon on KLCC. You can listen to the conversation using the audio player at the top of this web page.
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