Sierra Sun Times

Threat of California’s Native Tree Loss Like Blue Oaks and Western Joshua Trees Is Greater Than Current Estimates, University of California, Santa Cruz Study Finds

The blue oak, an iconic tree found only in California and seen across the state’s inland ranges and hills, is far more ...
Los Angeles Times

Joshua trees survived being loathed. Now they’re beloved and at risk

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species could ...
Orange County Register

Can the demise of Joshua trees, feared by end of the century, be turned around?

The gangly, spiky plants that grow in the vital and sensitive Mojave Desert can live more than 150 years. But devastating wildfires have left behind millions of charred trees — actually succulents — ...
AOL

Is Your Joshua Tree Blooming Early? Why That's A Bad Sign You Can't Ignore

Iconic and hardy, Joshua trees are stunning symbols of the American Southwest. Known scientifically as Yucca brevifolia, these hardy plants are desert-dwelling specimens with a unique partnership. To ...
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Contributor: Joshua trees survived being loathed. Now they're beloved and at risk

A Joshua tree against a sunset in the high Mojave Desert. (Carlo Allegri / Getty Images) Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species ...