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The lush, towering presence of western red cedars (Thuja plicata) in Washington state has been a hallmark of the region's natural beauty and ecological health. However, these majestic trees are facing an unprecedented threat. Urban areas like Mount Vernon, Burlington and Anacortes are witnessing a troubling phenomenon: the dieback of western red cedars. Drought mitigation planning is essential in preserving this valuable resource. Unveiling the crisis Western red cedar dieback, primarily driven...
The lush, towering presence of western red cedars (Thuja plicata) in Washington state has been a hallmark of the region's natural beauty and ecological health. However, these majestic trees are facing an unprecedented threat. Urban areas like Mount Vernon, Burlington and Anacortes are witnessing a troubling phenomenon: the dieback of western red cedars. Drought mitigation planning is essential in preserving this valuable community resource as long as possible. Western red cedar dieback,...