A pioneering group of Californians is trying to turn forests that include redwoods into “Carbon Banks” according to NPR’s Morning Edition in a report filed this past November. The Conservation Fund‘s goal is to manage their forests in such a way that they increase the amount of carbon the forests absorb and retain. According to the…
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Redwood Researchers
When developing my paintings for Redwoods, I relied heavily on photographs taken by Steve Sillett and his team of researchers. Mr. Sillett is a leading researcher of tall trees and the environments that they create. His groundbreaking research was described in the wonderful book by Richard Preston, The Wild Trees. Climbing tall trees is very dangerous,…
