USU study finds big trees play a big role in preserving snowpack
Much of Utah’s water comes from snowmelt. Utah researchers discover how big trees in an old-growth forest protect snowpack in a post-fire landscape.
Source: upr.org
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Much of Utah’s water comes from snowmelt. Utah researchers discover how big trees in an old-growth forest protect snowpack in a post-fire landscape.
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Big trees play an extraordinary role in old-growth forests, providing multiple ecological benefits ranging from fire resistance to the production of strong genetic offspring.