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In the postfire environment of a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) forest, it’s easy to get lost in the sprouts. And it makes sense, coast redwood trees can sprout prolifically from their base after fire and other disturbances. This is called basal or clonal regeneration, and it is a nearly unique…

 Los incendios ocurridos en Altadena y Pacific Palisades recordaron recientemente la magnitud y el impacto del fuego en el estado; por ello, en el corazón de los bosques de California, investigadores y especialistas de la División de Agricultura y Recursos Naturales de la Universidad de California (UC…

Blog by Michelle SchlegelQuite a few years ago, at a local nursery, I stumbled across a Finger Lime tree. I hadn’t heard of these before, so of course, I had to buy it.Citrus australasica is the botanical name with common names of Finger Lime or Caviar Lime. This thorny, understory shrub or small tree is…

The American Public Health Association hosts an Annual Meeting and Expo, bringing together over 12,000 public health professionals from around the world to collaborate, share research findings, and expand the field. The event will take place in Washington, D.C., from November 2 to 5, 2025. This year’s…

Janine Parker Woods will be joining UC ANR as the Executive Director of County Cooperative Extension on Jan. 2, 2026.