Going, Going, Maybe GonePosted By Darian Rachal |
Mel, I just did a search and found this. I seemed to remember this is the case with the old redwoods.Originally Posted by Mel MakiKnow this isn't our typical politics, but it is gonna be an extra kick to the gut if General Sherman burns.
There is a little used gravel road not far from here that lets us drive right next to huge redwoods. Smaller than the trees in that area because they are a smaller type but nonetheless jaw dropping.
Damn.
"Once in a great while, fire will go up the trunk of a Sequoia, burn the crown, and thus kill the tree. Both kinds of Redwood are thus exceedingly resistant to fire and its effects. Of course, hot fires will kill the young Redwoods, but once the trees have reached maturity they are not easily killed."