Brea's treasured redwoods in danger due to drought

BREA, Calif. (KABC) -- Hundreds of redwoods fill three acres of Carbon Canyon Regional Park in Brea, but they may be in danger. The thirsty redwoods thrive in the wet, cool climate up north so the dry conditions in the Southland are proving to be a challenge.

Dry branches are proof some of the 241 trees are already suffering, and things could get much worse. State drought restrictions require the city of Brea to cut water usage by 24 percent. For the park, it means cutting down on watering the trees.

"A few months back, we were probably watering 30 minutes per station. We have about 10 stations, and now we're down to 15 minutes per station," senior park ranger Maureen Beckman said.

Watch Greg Lee's report in the video above.