Redwoods forest

Title Info
Common name Redwood
Scientific name Sequoia sempervirens
Taxonomic group Taxodiaceae
Source Dan L. Perlman
Ecosystems Forests
Forests Temperate coniferous forest
Conservation Nature preserves
Lessons Nature preserves
Location Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park,California,USA,North America

Redwoods forest, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, California. These forests are home to redwoods, some of the world's largest trees. These trees are regularly 3-4 yd (almost 3-4 m) in diameter, 75 yd (70 m) tall, and over 1,000 years old. The very largest and oldest can reach over 5 yd (5 m) in diameter and be more than 2,000 years old.