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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


Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa): The Backbone of Western Forests
The Ponderosa Pine, Pinus ponderosa, is one of the most iconic coniferous trees of western North America and a keystone species across many forest types. This long-lived, evergreen conifer belongs to the Pinaceae family and is known for its impressive stature, fire-adapted traits, and wide ecological amplitude.
Roger Erismann
Aug 2, 20254 min read
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