A look at climate change in the California Floristic Province.
Coastal redwood forests in California have been a part of the state’s landscape for thousands of years. Found in a narrow band close to the ocean, the trees draw in tourists and scientists from far and wide for their towering heights, massive girth, ability to communicate through their roots and longevity. But their future, and that of other species endemic to California, might soon look quite different.
What can redwood forests teach us about other biodiversity hotspots?
Coastal redwood forests in California have been a part of the state’s landscape for thousands of years. Found in a narrow band close to the ocean, the trees draw in tourists and scientists from far and wide for their towering heights, massive girth, ability to communicate through their roots and longevity. But their future, and that of other species endemic to California, might soon look quite different.
What can redwood forests teach us about other biodiversity hotspots?