Michael Ellis: Ancient Trees

An episode of the KQED's Perspectives podcast, hosted by KQED, titled "Michael Ellis: Ancient Trees" was published on July 16, 2021 and runs 4 minutes.

July 16, 2021 ·4m · KQED's Perspectives

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Michael Ellis has this Perspective on a Bay Area tree with an ancient history. Millions of years ago a tropical forest flourished throughout California. Rainfall exceeded 80 inches per year and both temperature and humidity were high. Large broad-leaved evergreen trees dominated a landscape interspersed with conifers. Slowly the climate became drier and cooler and … Continue reading Michael Ellis: Ancient Trees →

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Michael Ellis has this Perspective on a Bay Area tree with an ancient history. Millions of years ago a tropical forest flourished throughout California. Rainfall exceeded 80 inches per year and both temperature and humidity were high. Large broad-leaved evergreen trees dominated a landscape interspersed with conifers. Slowly the climate became drier and cooler and … Continue reading Michael Ellis: Ancient Trees →

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