Aug 13, 2019

Forest carbon still plentiful post-wildfire after century of fire exclusion

Forests in Yosemite National Park hold more carbon today than they did 120 years ago despite burning in a severe wildfire in 2013, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers.​

Researchers measure post-fire carbon emissions in Yosemite National Park. Forests in the park hold more carbon today than they did 120 years ago despite burning in a severe wildfire in 2013. IMAGE: ALAN TAYLOR