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Traildogbob

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13. You are right

Reply to PufPuf23 (Reply #12)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 12:32 AM

Wednesday

The tallest is the Coastal called the Hyperion.
The biggest by volume is the grand ole General Sherman by Volume the Giant Sequoia.
Sounds like you live in Paradise. Both species are Breath taking. I also got to see a pure grove of the oldest, Bristle Cone pine, as well. Such a great treat to get out there and see the species we also taught but never got to see other than pictures. Our cone collection was world class so we had those specimens from west coast to teach.
I need two months to take it all in next trip.

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Giant sequoias: [View all] applegrove Feb 17 OP

That is a stunning picture. Traildogbob Feb 17 #1

It is on my bucket list. Lucky you for having a career in forests. applegrove Feb 17 #2

Very blessed. Traildogbob Feb 17 #5

Did you tour the coastal Sequoia sempervirens? Brother Buzz Feb 17 #3

We did both. Traildogbob Feb 17 #6

Luck you! Brother Buzz Feb 17 #7

That sounds utterly DREAMY!!! calimary Feb 17 #10

The forests would be just fine if not for all the damn humans. PufPuf23 Feb 17 #12

You are right Traildogbob Wednesday #13

"Finding the Mother Tree" is my next read. Ilsa Feb 17 #4

I drove... GiqueCee Feb 17 #8

They're a treasure, alright. calimary Feb 17 #9

If their roots were arms and hands Figarosmom Feb 17 #11