Tag: plants
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NATURE: Believe it or not, this lush landscape is Antarctica
Vegetation is spreading at an alarming rate in a region of the continent where temperatures are soaring.
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THE MERCURY NEWS: Eucalyptus are one of the state’s most controversial trees. A Monterey Bay reserve may be a model for how to replace them.
Returning eucalyptus-choked landscapes to their original glory is a long and arduous process. It involves coaxing the barren earth back to life and dealing with thousands of tons of highly flammable wood. At the Elkhorn Slough Reserve — home to a vast array of birds, marine mammals, amphibians and fish — thirsty eucalyptus trees leave…