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Giant Sequoia: The Monumental Legacy of Earth’s Largest Tree
The Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) is an iconic conifer, known as the largest tree by volume on Earth. Native to California’s Sierra Nevada, it reaches up to 310 feet (95 m) tall and up to 35 feet (11 m) in diameter. Most individuals range between 250–275 feet in height and 15–20 feet in diameter at breast height. The bark, fibrous and furrowed, can be up to two feet thick, offering exceptional fire resistance.
Roger Erismann
Aug 3, 20254 min read


Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii): The Backbone of Pacific Forests
Coast Douglas-fir is one of the tallest tree species on Earth, commonly reaching 200–250 feet in height and 5–6 feet in diameter. Exceptional specimens, such as the Doerner Fir in Oregon, have been measured at over 320 feet. In old-growth forests, these trees often live for 500 to 1,000 years. Young trees have thin, gray bark with resin blisters, while mature specimens develop thick, corky bark that protects them from fire. The foliage features spirally arranged, yellowish-gr
Roger Erismann
Aug 2, 20254 min read
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