Measuring Red Spruce (IMAGE) University of Vermont Caption University of Vermont forest ecologist Ali Kosiba takes the measure of a red spruce. Her new research made a surprising discovery: red spruce is recovering, after decades of decline. Credit Alexandra Kosiba Usage Restrictions with coverage of associated story License Licensed 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.