Dieback (IMAGE) University of California - Santa Cruz Caption Dieback of ferns due to the drought can be seen in some areas of the UC Santa Cruz campus redwood forest. Credit Tim Stephens/UC Santa Cruz Usage Restrictions For use only with news coverage of this research 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.