By Dave Green
The debate around native versus non-native plants extends far beyond forestry into our gardens, parks, urban spaces, and wider landscapes. While some advocate for a natives-only approach, the reality is that a diverse plant palette, including remarkable species like redwoods, offers tremendous benefits for our environment, wildlife, and communities.
By Dave Green
At the National Trust’s Cragside property in Northumberland, architect and television presenter George Clarke switched on the lights of the UK’s tallest living Christmas tree, a magnificent 42-metre Giant Redwood adorned with over 2,000 lights. The festive event featured a unique ‘Spirits of the Forest’ theme, which reimagines the carefully cultivated landscape as a wild, […]
By Dave Green
A historic giant redwood tree in Exeter, believed to have originated from a California seed shipment in 1853, is set to be removed by city authorities after experts determined its condition has critically deteriorated. Standing approximately 23 meters tall with a two-meter stem diameter, the tree has experienced extensive damage, with 95% of its foliage […]
By Dave Green
We’re delighted to announce that a magnificent coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) has found its new home in Astley Park, thanks to a successful donation to Chorley Council. The young specimen, which has the potential to reach towering heights over the coming centuries, was carefully planted by the council’s expert grounds team in a specially selected […]
By Dave Green
To commemorate its 50th anniversary, Ribble Valley Council has launched an ambitious project to plant 50 giant Redwood trees from us across the borough. One of the chosen locations for this initiative is the picturesque Stirk House Hotel in Gisburn. These magnificent trees, known for their impressive height of up to 85 meters and longevity […]
By Dave Green
GS Brown Construction’s plans for a 56-home development in Inchture, Perthshire, have sparked controversy due to the potential threat to a nearby avenue of historic giant redwood trees. With over 1,000 petition signatures and objections from the Scottish Redwood Trust, the developer faces pressure to protect these trees, which are already suffering from environmental changes […]
By Dave Green
“Giants Rising: The Secrets and Superpowers of the Redwoods” is a new documentary premiering in Santa Cruz that celebrates the majestic coast redwoods. The film explores the ecological and historical significance of these trees, with a focus on Santa Cruz County’s Big Basin Redwoods State Park and its recovery from the 2020 CZU Complex fires. […]
By Dave Green
Read the full article here → https://kymkemp.com/2024/09/09/humboldt-redwoods-state-park-named-best-in-the-u-s/
By Dave Green
A 394-acre parcel of land along the Russian River, containing rare old-growth coast redwoods, has been purchased by the Russian River County Sanitation District for $6.18 million. This acquisition from the Save the Redwoods League ensures permanent protection of the land from development. The deal includes a conservation easement and recreation covenant, marking a significant […]
By Dave Green
California’s ancient redwood trees have demonstrated remarkable resilience following a devastating wildfire in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in August 2020. Despite initial fears that the intense fire, which incinerated even the canopies of 100-meter-tall trees, would lead to widespread tree death, many redwoods survived. A study published in Nature Plants by ecophysiologist Drew Peltier […]
