Identification Guide to the 5-Needle Pines of the Pacific Crest Trail

Description Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation has partnered with the California Native Plant Society and the Pacific Crest Trail Association to raise awareness about the plight of five-needle pines and conduct this community science project called the 5-Needle Pines of the Pacific Crest Trail. The goal is to get thru-, section-hikers, and everyone who visits to the trail to map and inventory five-needle pines along the Pacific Crest Trail. By participating, you will help increase awareness of the changes affecting our world while improving connections to nature. Working together to document what’s happening is a positive step toward recovery. This guide will help you join this project and identify the 5-needle pines along the trail.