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The General Sherman Tree - U. S. National Park Service The General Sherman Tree was one of numerous giant sequoias wrapped in a protective aluminum material as the KNP Complex Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire, burned upslope toward Giant Forest in mid-September of 2021
General Sherman Tree - U. S. National Park Service There are taller trees, and wider trees, but the General Sherman Tree contains more wood (volume) in its trunk than any other tree on Earth Behind the Sherman Tree are the General Grant, President, Lincoln, and Stagg trees
See the General Sherman Tree - U. S. National Park Service Surrounding General Sherman are more sequoias to explore, including a cross-section of a fallen sequoia with exposed tree rings and fire scars Take some pictures and enjoy an up-close experience walking among the giants
The Largest Trees in the World - U. S. National Park Service The General Sherman Tree is the largest in the world at 52,508 cubic feet (1,487 cubic meters) The General Grant Tree is the second largest at 46,608 cubic feet (1,320 cubic meters) It is difficult to appreciate the size of the giant sequoias because neighboring trees are so large
Giant Sequoias - U. S. National Park Service During and after this drought, they documented 33 giant sequoias that died standing, associated with native bark beetle activity and fire-caused damage around the base of the tree
Frequently Asked Questions - U. S. National Park Service But if you restrict your definition to single-trunked trees, then the General Sherman sequoia tree in Giant Forest holds the title as the largest living specimen on earth It is 275 feet (83 m) tall with a massive trunk 36 5 feet (11 1 m) in diameter and 109 feet (33 m) in circumference at the base
General Sherman Tree Main Trailhead - U. S. National Park Service Because this trail goes downhill to where the giant grows, your walk offers the unique experience of seeing the Sherman Tree from top to bottom You also get a view into the canopy of the sequoia grove, a habitat that few people ever witness