A single tree can be its own forest
Giant sequoias like General Sherman are ancient, massive ecosystems, weighing 1,385 tons and supporting unique life hundreds of feet above ground, while storing immense carbon.
Imagine a tree so vast it's an entire ecosystem! California's General Sherman Tree, a giant sequoia, holds enough wood for 120 homes and weighs as much as 10 blue whales. This ancient marvel is older than the Roman Empire, having stood for 2,300-2,700 years.
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