Crane in a forest (IMAGE) University of Würzburg Caption A crane takes the researchers to the uppermost treetops to study the seasonal fluctuations of the water balance. Credit Manuela Schwendener / University of Basel Usage Restrictions This file may only be used in combination with the press release "Drought-induced Mortality of Conifers" 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.