Why the Giant Sequoia Needs Fire to Grow
Clip: Season 35 Episode 12 | 2m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn how the destructive force of fire is necessary for new life.
Giant sequoias are the largest trees on Earth. They can grow for more than 3,000 years. But without fire, they cannot reproduce.
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Why the Giant Sequoia Needs Fire to Grow
Clip: Season 35 Episode 12 | 2m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
Giant sequoias are the largest trees on Earth. They can grow for more than 3,000 years. But without fire, they cannot reproduce.
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