“The forest is a peculiar organism of unlimited kindness and benevolence that makes no demand for its sustenance, and extends generously the products of its life activity: it affords protection to all beings, offering shade even to the axeman who destroys it”.

Buddha

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The California Redwoods

Giant Redwood, John Muir National Forest, California Redwood branches and leaves The young and the old Redwood bark detail
Looking up, John Muir National Forest, California Fire destroys the inner layers of Redwood and the outer bark, more resistant to fire, continues to grow Looking up, John Muir National Forest, California Trunk detail, Redwood
Along with Incence Cedar and American Elm, the Big Leaf Maple is one of the few species of trees that can grow in the dark abundance of the Redwoods here in John Muir National Forest Vertigo Redwood roots Interesting Redwood root
Initials carved into a decaying Redwood log Fire or other threats trigger new growth Young growth Redwood group at Grant's Cove, Sequoia National Forest, CA
Above the clouds - looking down toward John Muir National Forest near Santa Cruz, CA Above the clouds - looking down toward John Muir National Forest near Santa Cruz, CA Above the clouds - looking down toward John Muir National Forest near Santa Cruz, CA Redwood at dusk, driving toward Sequoia National Forest, northern CA

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