The state of the giant sequoias: losses, risks, and opportunities
/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.
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Shive, K.L., B. Baker, D. Soderberg, L.J. Hardlund, M.D. Meyer, B. Nagelson, S.M. Bisbing, A. Das, and N.L. Stephenson. 2026. The state of the giant sequoias: losses, risks and opportunities. Fire Ecology 22:30. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42408-026-00469-5
