Dinosaur National Monument - Quill #6

“After a long day, my friends were ~tired~. I learned a lot, like the fact that Ponderosa are very sensitive to variations in moisture, so their growth rings can be used to understand past environmental change (there’s more to them than just being a tasty snack!). The Park Rangers and managers need to know what past conditions allowed these trees to thrive to ensure their survival into the future.”