ForWarn II

Satellite-Based Change Recognition and Tracking

Drought Intensification in Sequoia National Forest and Sierra National Forest, CA

Date: 
07/2015
Disturbance Type: 
Drought

ForWarn discovered an anomaly in the Sequoia National Forest and Sierra National Forest, California. Drought had intensified compared to the previous year in the mixed oak/pine woodland. Tree mortality is largely due to drought stress.