Sequoia National Forest is located in the
southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California. The U.S. National Forest
is named for the majestic Giant Sequoia trees which populate 38
distinct grooves within the boundaries of the forest. Wikipedia
Drive through General Sherman tree - The Biggest Tree in World at Sequoia National ForestBy Laura Austin
The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument manage 33 giant sequoia groves for their protection, restoration, and preservation
.
Fire is an essential part of Sierra forest ecology. Plants and animals have adapted to the periodic, low-intensity fires that naturally occur here. In fact, sequoias need fire to open their cones and release the seeds, and to leave cleared beds of ash where they sprout and grow best.
(George E. Stone Photo)
The richness of the Sierran flora mirrors that of the state as a whole.
Of the nearly 6,000 species of vascular plants known to occur in
California, over 20% can be found within Sequoia and Kings Canyon
National Parks.
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