Redwoods forest
Title | Info |
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Common name | Redwood |
Scientific name | Sequoia sempervirens |
Taxonomic group | Taxodiaceae |
Source | Dan L. Perlman |
Ecosystems | Forests |
Forests | Temperate coniferous forest |
Conservation | Nature preserves |
Lessons | Ecosystem Sampler; Nature preserves |
Location | Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park,California,USA,North America |
Redwoods forest, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, California. These forests are home to redwoods, some of the world's largest trees. These trees are regularly 3-4 yd (almost 3-4 m) in diameter, 75 yd (70 m) tall, and over 1,000 years old. The very largest and oldest can reach over 5 yd (5 m) in diameter and be more than 2,000 years old.