A fifth of the Sierra Nevada’s conifer forests are out of sync with the warming climate around them, which makes them less likely to grow back after a major wildfire.
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Researchers found dozens of incidents where birds fell to the ground after being electrocuted on power lines, and sparked fires. They also proposed steps to prevent such incidents.
Drought-tolerant native plants “hang onto their moisture even in the face of flames,” according to landscape contractor and designer Greg Rubin, who spoke at a recent webinar on native landscaping.