Sequoia National Forest - Roots of a Fallen Giant

by Robert Sand

Uploaded 27 Oct 2009 — 4 favorites

© Robert Sand

Although rising to more than 300 feet, these colossal trees are shallow rooted. After 3,000 years, they grow top heavy and fall over. The exposed roots, like the wood, are highly tannic and take centuries to decompose.

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