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Redwoods National Park

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Telling a redwood from a sequoia

The Redwood and Sequoia National Parks, both Hillman Silver Medal winners, are located 800 kilometers (500 miles) apart in California. Their majestic trees are biologically close relatives, but have distinct characteristics.

Redwoods
They are slightly taller, and have a fluted bark pattern.

Sequoias
They are greater in girth and volume, have a motley bark pattern, and live longer.

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Leaves

The leaves are designed to capture and condense moisture from the coastal fog during the dry season. Soon the droplets fall to the ground like rainfall to water the roots of the thirsty tree.

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Reproduction

Redwoods can reproduce from seed - or by sprouting, from either live or dead trees.

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Logging

The urge to conserve began in the 1800s when logging cut down most of the redwoods (its durable wood is excellent for constructing buildings).

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