By Dave Green
David Milarch, founder of the Archangel Ancient Tree Archive in Michigan, is using the DNA of champion old-growth trees—such as giant sequoias and coastal redwoods—to clone and plant resilient saplings worldwide, including in Detroit. Driven by a near-death experience and spiritual conviction, Milarch’s efforts aim to reverse climate change by restoring vital forests with genetically […]
By Dave Green
Residents in East Oakland are rallying against the Sequoyah Country Club’s plan to remove 175 coast redwood trees as part of a golf course renovation aimed at water conservation. While the club argues the trees are in poor condition and will be replaced with 500 oaks and laurels, neighbours have launched a petition and cite […]
By Dave Green
Forestry England has created a handy map of redwood locations in the UK, so you can head out and see the trees yourself. Whilst their map shows locations with all different varieties (and sizes) of redwoods, their top 10 places to see giant redwood trees are:
By Dave Green
A 120ft giant redwood, one of Britain’s tallest trees, stands in the Cherry family’s suburban Bristol garden after developers built around it in the 1970s. Originally planted on a pig farm, the protected Californian species is now a cherished landmark, attracting wildlife and admired by its owners, despite some minor inconveniences. Read the full article […]
By Dave Green
A bitter dispute has erupted in Napa Valley as Quantum Limit Vineyards sues neighbouring Okell Holdings over planted redwood trees. The trees, positioned close to Quantum’s premium Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, are claimed to be a ‘spite fence’ that threatens the vineyard’s future through shade, root invasion, and debris contamination. The case, expected to be heard […]
By Dave Green
In a significant loss to Kerikeri’s natural heritage, more than 200 mature redwood trees, planted in the 1940s, are set to be removed following a WorkSafe review after a near-miss incident during Cyclone Tam. The 90-year-old trees, which have been a landmark feature of the area, will be felled despite previous community efforts to preserve […]
By Dave Green
Two Canterbury trees have been named finalists in the NZ Tree of the Year competition: Rangiora Borough School’s giant redwood, planted around 1860. The competition, organised by the NZ Notable Trees Trust and inspired by the European Tree of the Year, celebrates trees of cultural and historical significance. The Rangiora redwood serves as a school […]
By Dave Green
Award-winning artist Simon O’Rourke has gifted a meaningful redwood sculpture to Wrexham Maelor Hospital, featuring a weathered hand bearing the ancient medical symbol of a snake and staff. The artwork, carved from a felled Welshpool redwood tree, symbolises the connection between healthcare workers and patients, celebrating the importance of human touch in medicine and the […]
By Dave Green
Interior designer Bret Rossman and his husband Phil Zimmerman transformed a unique 1,500-square-foot octagonal house in Mendocino, California, built around a centuries-old redwood tree. The 1972 structure, designed by architect Jim Hunt, was purchased by the couple within 48 hours of listing and has been renovated to serve as a vacation rental that celebrates its […]
By Dave Green
REDWOOD, a critically acclaimed new Broadway musical starring Tony Award winner Idina Menzel, tells the story of a woman’s transformative journey through a redwood forest. The production, which has earned a New York Times Critic’s Pick, is being praised for its emotional depth, stunning theatrical design, and Menzel’s powerful performance. This limited-run show combines natural […]
