Posted on Dec 17, 2023
California redwoods 'killed' by wildfire come back to life with 2,000-year-old buds
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After a massive wildfire swept through California's Big Basin Redwood State Park in 2020, the state's iconic trees appeared to be dying. But then, something incredible happened: Tiny sprouts began to peek through the charred remains.
Now, a new study shows how the trees sprouted new growth: They tapped into ancient carbon reserves and bud tissues that formed centuries ago.
Now, a new study shows how the trees sprouted new growth: They tapped into ancient carbon reserves and bud tissues that formed centuries ago.
California redwoods 'killed' by wildfire come back to life with 2,000-year-old buds
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Somewhere back in my mind I remember learning that wildfires were actually nature's way of preserving the redwoods.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
The wildfires in Yellowstone a few years ago actually helped "reset" parts of the park and brought back both plants and wildlife that had been crowded out by the overgrowth according to the park rangers Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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COL Randall C.
Wildfires are nature's way of cleaning out a hoarder's house - everything dead and unneeded goes so the living can prosper.
Can't recall the site right now (read it after the 2020 fire), but I remember that the Redwoods in California used to be exposed to a forest fire every 3-5 years prior to the 1700s.
Can't recall the site right now (read it after the 2020 fire), but I remember that the Redwoods in California used to be exposed to a forest fire every 3-5 years prior to the 1700s.
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I was just following a news story about this the last few days. Amazing
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