The NPS is once again planning on tampering with wilderness areas, this time with a massive planting project that covers six sequoia groves: Homer’s Nose, Board Camp, Dillonwood, Suwanee, Redwood Mountain, and New Oriole.
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![Alder Creek sequoia grove](https://www.ilovetrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20201208-DJI_0381_2-850x1281.jpg)
2020 Castle Fire: One Year Later – Full List of Sequoia Grove Impacts California
A recap of the 2020 SQF Complex / Castle Fire one year later, including impact summaries for every grove. Plus, new fires in the sequoias.
![Castle Fire Severity Map](https://www.ilovetrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Castle-Fire-Severity-Map_cropped-850x1103.jpg)
Sequoia Mortality Study Released California
The Castle Fire destroyed 31-42% of all large giant sequoias in its path, the equivalent of 10-14% of their total population.
![Dillonwood after the Castle Fire](https://www.ilovetrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210624-DJI_0457_sm-850x566.jpg)
Dillonwood after the Castle Fire California
Thousands of Dillonwood sequoias were destroyed by the Castle Fire. However, most of the damage is out of sight of the casual visitor.
![King Arthur after the Castle FIre](https://www.ilovetrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/20210513_0092_sm-1-850x554.jpg)
King Arthur, the 9th Largest Tree in the World Perishes California
The famous giant sequoia named King Arthur, the 9th largest tree in the world, perished in the SQF Complex / Castle Fire.