Scientist aren't quite sure why it's happening, but climate change is being looked at as probably one of the culprits. Summer Fog, which is essential to the survival of Redwood Trees, seems to be disappearing at an alarming rate.In 1952, there were only 13 fog-free summer evenings. Compare that to 1997, when there were 62 evenings with no fog. While mature Redwoods can be expected to survive, it's the seedlings below that will suffer. It's the moisture from the fog that drips down and feeds not only those seedlings (which can grow up to 1 foot a year), but those droppings also provide water for other low-lying plant life and animals.
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