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Join host and producer, Soleil Gaylord, on Telluride KOTO Radio ”Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna,” and enjoy a nature almanac detailing natural history intrigues of the flora and fauna inhabiting the valley floor, the San Miguel watershed and Colorado. From wolf reintroduction to otter spotting, to bear hibernation or the the mysteries of the fall aspen colors Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna delves into the scientific beauty found in the Telluride region. Support for this show is provided by KOTO Radio and Telluride Arts District‘s Small Grants for Artists.
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Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Aspen: What is Sudden Aspen Death?
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
You've probably noticed large swathes of dead or dying aspen trees. Something is happening to the aspens that turn our mountains gold every autumn. Some aspen stands are not recovering from disturbance and not regenerating. The mystery of the aspen decline deepens. Forest scientists are working to discern what is happening to the aspen groves. Learn about some of the factors that accounts for Sudden Aspen Death (SAD) in this edition of Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna.
Photo: Quaking Aspen grove (Populous tremuloides) displaying SAD.
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