Kevin Willson
@kgwillson.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researcher studying dry conifer forest reconstructions in the Colorado Front Range. Fascinated by all things that intersect science, politics, & history.
Growth responses varied with climate and topography while water use efficiency varied with climate, topography, and competition. Trees were more water-efficient in stands with more small trees, which helped explain greater water stress in denser, fire-excluded forests. 4/n
June 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Growth responses varied with climate and topography while water use efficiency varied with climate, topography, and competition. Trees were more water-efficient in stands with more small trees, which helped explain greater water stress in denser, fire-excluded forests. 4/n
Fire-maintained trees grew faster to begin the first drought, but growth rarely differed among trees for the remaining 21 years. Interestingly, similar growth rates occurred as fire-excluded trees became increasingly more efficient with water, signaling greater water stress. 3/n
June 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Fire-maintained trees grew faster to begin the first drought, but growth rarely differed among trees for the remaining 21 years. Interestingly, similar growth rates occurred as fire-excluded trees became increasingly more efficient with water, signaling greater water stress. 3/n