The state of the giant sequoias: losses, risks, and opportunities

Description

Giant sequoias are an iconic tree found only in isolated groves in California. The species is highly fire-adapted and resistant to drought and insect attack, but has exhibited signs of vulnerability in recent years, most notably wildfires. This paper provides a comprehensive, range-wide assessment of the condition of the species, including an evaluation of wildfire trends, large giant sequoia mortality, potential for local extirpation, treatment patterns, and vulnerability to future fire.