From EarthFix: A native disease caused by a tiny fungus has spread into an epidemic in coastal Douglas fir forests. The disease can dramatically slow tree growth and hurt the bottom line of private forest landowners.
Many scientists think warmer winters are helping the disease spread. How A Tiny Fungus is Starving Coastal Douglas Fir Trees
http://earthfix.kcts9.org/flora-and-fauna/article/tiny-fungus-sucks-the-life-out-of-douglas-fir-tree
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