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The coast redwood, also called the California redwood, is the tallest living thing in the world. It also grows to great volume. One grove of trees in Humboldt Redwoods State park contains the largest measured concentration of living material, or biomass, in the world.
The ponderosa pine, also known as the yellow pine, is one of the most widely distributed tree species in the West, growing from southern Canada into Mexico, and from Nebraska and Oklahoma all the way to the Pacific Coast. The largest recorded diameter was over 8 1/2 feet.
Identification: Needles are bluish-green and scale-like with short, thick, sharp points. Cones are small and woody, generally 2-3" long. Bark is reddish-brown, fibrous, and very thick.
California Drought, Tree Mortality, Sierra Nevada Forests, Bark Beetles, Western Pine Beetle, Ponderosa Pine, Forest Health, Climate Impacts, Wildfire Fuels, Forest Resilience, UC Research, Tree Mortality Data Network, California Agriculture
Managing fuels around your home and property is an essential part of living with fire. Fuel management helps to reduce the risk of ignition around your home and property while creating safer conditions for emergency responders during fire.
Wood borer galleries burrowed under the bark of a conifer Forest pests and diseases are a natural part of a forest ecosystem. While most native pests or pathogens occur at low population or infection levels, there are times when they can become epidemic.
Streams add diversity, beauty and interest to forested properties and are a vital resource to California's people and wildlife. Forests are sources of drinking water for people throughout California.
Unsure of which management methods are right for your forestland? Sign up for a Forest Stewardship or Post-Fire Forest Resilience workshop today to explore your options with UC forestry professionals.
