Old growth redwood trees in Muir Woods, just above San Francisco, California. Average age is 600 – 800 years old; the eldest is 1,200 years old. The tallest tree here is 258 feet. Below image shows age rings of a tree born in the year 909.
Before the logging industry came to California, there were an estimated 2 million acres (8,000 km2) of old growth forest containing redwoods growing in a narrow strip along the coast. By the early 20th century, most of these forests had been cut down. (Wikipedia)
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It makes me sad that there are so few of these giants left.
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I feel the same. I was astonished to learn that these trees can live to be over 2,000 years old! Being in a grove of redwoods feels the same as being in a holy place.
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I’ve always thought of being in the redwoods as a religious experience. I’m known of quite a few people to say the same. It’s utterly indescribable! There is no way to describe it. It’s just something that has to be experienced.
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I’ve never seen a redwood up close, but your photos are stunning. Thanks for teaching me something new today. 909? I just can’t even wrap my brain around it!
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I hope one day you will get to experience a redwood grove. It is truly more awesome and holy than any church or temple that I have visited. I chose my title with this in mind.
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Very clever ~ I hope I am able to experience it in real life as well. Thank you.
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