The Castle Fire destroyed 31-42% of all large giant sequoias in its path, the equivalent of 10-14% of their total population.
Tag: Alder Creek Grove
Whitethorn – Another Giant Sequoia Burning in the Castle Fire California
Another fantastic giant sequoia burning in Alder Creek Grove on June 18th, 2021, nine months “after” the Castle Fire.
200 Dead Giant Sequoias in Alder Creek Grove California
Alder Creek Grove Sequoia Mortality Map Post SQF Complex / Castle Fire. Complete count of all giant sequoia trees in the Alder Creek Grove.
Even After Snow, the Fire Continues California
Giant sequoias are still burning several months after the SQF Complex / Castle Fire.
Giant Sequoias in the Snow California
There’s nothing in the world like a giant sequoia wrapped in a majestic blanket of fresh snow. Enjoy 8 aerial videos of snowy sequoia canopies in 4K.
Sequoia Skeletons in the Snow California
Fire-killed giant sequoias after snowfall.
Bears We’ve Known California
The story of our encounters with five bears in a sequoia grove.
Yet Another Giant Sequoia Burning in the Alder Creek Grove California
UPDATE: This tree is now dead on the ground. Save the Redwoods League allows giant sequoias to burn to death in the Alder Creek Grove 4 months after the SQF Complex / Castle Fire.
Alder Creek Giant Actively Burning Two Months “after” the Castle Fire California
Alder Creek Grove giant actively on fire, in flames two months after the SQF Complex / Castle Fire.
Stagg Lives, Waterfall Perishes California
The Stagg Tree was not impacted by the SQF Complex / Castle Fire while the nearby Waterfall Tree was destroyed.
Alder Creek First Snow of the Winter Season California
Alder Creek receives the first snow of the 2020 winter season.
Alder Creek Grove after the SQF Complex / Castle Fire – October 28, 2020 California
All giant sequoia are dead in the western section of Alder Creek Grove.
Alder Creek Grove after the SQF Complex / Castle Fire – October 27, 2020 California
Post-fire sequoias in an eastern section of Alder Creek Grove.
Alder Creek Grove (and Sequoia Crest) “After” the Castle Fire – October 11-16, 2020 California
Countless giant sequoias were killed by the SQF Complex / Castle Fire. Sequoia Crest burned down. A personal account of the loss.
Sequoia Groves
Exploring all of the giant sequoia groves in California.