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How Sequoias Survive Wildfires, in Yosemite and Beyond
National Geographic As the Rim Fire rages in and around Yosemite National Park, biologists have taken steps to protect two groves of giant sequoia trees. One tree expert suspects, however, that the measures have more to do with public relations than with sound forest policy. Yosemite officials clearing brush, setting sprinklers to save giant sequoia … Huge wildfire near Yosemite National Park threatens sequoia trees Giant sequoia will rise again, despite severe California wildfire: expert |