Re: Sequoiadendron gigantium - little known groves?

I think it is probably important to warn visitors to these marvelous giants. I understand that the easiest way to damage these trees is to walk close to them. Apparently they have a shallow root system. While this is difficult to believe, it is said that you should not walk up to the tree. You should stay a rather considerable distance away, at least twenty feet, probably more. I hope somebody on the list that knows the details a bit better than I do will inform us. Don't let our adulation and awe of these tremendous trees be one of the causes of their demise. ---Chas---
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On Dec 02, 2004, at 9:54 AM, Linda Starr wrote:

Hello,
 
We thought we had gone to all the giant redwood groves in California till we moved to Springville.  We visited several groves last weekend just above town - and we were again amazed and in awe.  The wonderful thing about our day trip up to the "big trees" last weekend was that literally no one was up there - possibly because of Thanksgiving weekend.  I have included a USFS site for those wanting to visit any of these big tree locations.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/recreation/giant_sequoia_groves.html    There are several other groves we want to visit in the future from this list, including one on private land.  It was really a pleasure to be able to walk around these trees without all the crowds some of the big tree parks have.
 
Some of these groves have been closed temporarily to the public due to a large fire we had this summer that came within a mile or so of several groves, so call the USFS station before taking a trip.  Thankfully the fire was contained just short of the area.   Also this time of year some parks can be closed due to snow.    
 
I can't wait to take another trip up there - it was so quiet up there - it gave me the feeling of being the only person on earth standing among those giants.
 
Linda Starr
Springville Gardens
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