G eneral Sherman, a giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum), is a true behemoth of the plant kingdom.Standing at an impressive 275 feet (83.8 meters) tall, this tree dominates the landscape of ...

Sequoia trees are undoubtedly one of the most astounding living organisms on our planet. In the days of the Jurassic period, ...

That is, this tree is so big you can scarcely look at it all. It has a name, the President, bestowed about 90 years ago by admiring humans. It’s a giant sequoia, a member of Sequoiadendron ...

“Generally fires can be destructive however low-intensity fires can be beneficial to giant sequoia trees. A damage assessment will be done in these groves when it is safe to do so,” a Sequoia ...

Giant sequoias are among the largest organisms in the ... enhancing its appearance by revealing the sequoia's growth rings. Tree rings are created under the bark as the organism grows taller and ...

Going before the crack of dawn is recommended, because these free days are popular and you’ll find lots of people on the most ...

Nearly 500 saplings of the world's largest tree, the giant sequoia, have been planted in Brecon. The team behind the One Life One Tree project said it could be the largest plantation of its type ...

There are hundreds of miles of trails in Sequoia National Park suitable ... A shorter hike in Giant Forest, the Big Trees Trail, is a nearly milelong loop that goes around a meadow and features ...