Tag: #Cascade Mountains

Introduction: Swiss Needle Cast (SNC), caused by the fungal pathogen Nothophaeocryptopus gaeumannii, has emerged as a significant threat to Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) forests in Western Oregon. While previously considered a minor concern outside coastal fog zones, new research indicates that SNC impacts extend far beyond these regions. This study reconstructs the history of SNC through…