Douglas fir in drought (IMAGE) University of Arizona Caption After 20 weeks of drought and a one-week heat wave, the Douglas fir saplings were dry and brittle. Credit Alexandra Lalor Usage Restrictions This visual may only be used for the purpose of posting and/or reporting of this news release. Credit information must be provided as indicated. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.