“It Made No Sense” – Scientist Discovers California’s New Highest Tree

The highest recorded elevations of Jeffrey pines provide new evidence of a warming climate in the High Sierra. UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford was hiking for enjoyment in California’s High Sierra when he unexpectedly documented a new elevation record for the Jeffrey pine. His discovery, which may represent the highest-altitude tree in the state, is [...]

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