Largest Redwood on Earth Found After Two-Year Search

After two years of searching, the largest redwood tree on earth has been found. This old growth Coastal Redwood is over 1,500 years old and 310 feet tall, with a base width of 116 feet, making it larger than General Sherman, the giant sequoia long considered the world’s largest tree. A century ago, even bigger redwoods thrived across a 2 million acre band of old growth forest along the California coast, but only 4% of it remains today. The article argues that logging these fire-resistant giants and replacing them with lumber plantations is fuelling California’s wildfires, and calls for old growth forests to be protected before they’re gone for good.

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See the article here → https://www.yahoo.com/news/science/articles/california-group-says-found-calls-120100154.html

See the short video → https://www.instagram.com/sacramentofoodforest/reel/DduvBCvPzAJ/

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Dave Green

With a deep-rooted passion for nature and a decade-long journey nurturing redwood trees, Dave stands as a dedicated steward of these majestic giants. Over the past ten years, Dave has meticulously cultivated redwood trees, witnessing their growth from mere saplings to towering sentinels of the natural world. As a UK-based enthusiast, Dave has developed a profound understanding of the intricacies of redwood tree care, adaptation to local climates, and their unique appeal in British landscapes. Through Dave's expert insights and hands-on experience, readers are invited to explore the enchanting world of redwood trees and discover the wonders that these living monuments bring to our surroundings.