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Post subject: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 9, 2017 10:06 pm
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 Scanner Monitor  Joined: May 16, 2003 12:21 pm
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This is so sad to read. We were just there (and drove through) last spring. I guess it was just a matter of time after they cut so much out of it in the 1880s.
Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ in California Is Toppled by Storm  Quote: A giant ancient sequoia with a hollowed-out tunnel that drew thousands of visitors each year in California toppled over on Sunday during heavy rains, according to a nonprofit group. The Pioneer Cabin tree was “barely alive,” according to a volunteer at the Calaveras Big Trees State Park, about 90 miles east of Sacramento, and it was not immediately clear what would become of the sequoia. http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/09/us/pi ... p=cur&_r=0 _________________ Neighbors Helping Neighbors  It's kind of fun to do the impossible. |
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 10, 2017 12:57 pm
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Pinecam Hall of Fame poster!  Joined: May 10, 2005 11:31 am
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Location: Pueblo
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I always planned to go there to see that tree.............guess it's not going to happen now.
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 10, 2017 1:05 pm
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I drove through that tree back in the 60's. It is kind of like losing an old friend.
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 11, 2017 4:46 pm
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 Active Pinecam Poster  Joined: Apr 2, 2009 4:23 pm
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Location: Bailey
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Was it 'hacked' by the Russians ?
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 12, 2017 8:31 am
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 Whoa momma! A top Pinecam poster! Joined: Feb 28, 2003 4:16 pm
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This is really sad. Drove by through many times years ago.
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 12, 2017 4:02 pm
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Scanner Monitor Joined: Mar 24, 2005 9:12 am
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Sorry to hear of those redwoods coming down.
All the redwoods at Florissant in Teller County are now down and dead. (They have been down and dead for around 34 million years now) |
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 12, 2017 5:47 pm
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Scanner Monitor Joined: May 16, 2003 12:21 pm
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Are they fossilized? I think my brothers had some, probably from your area.
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Post subject: Re: Giant Sequoia ‘Tunnel Tree’ Is Toppled by Storm
Posted: Jan 12, 2017 7:53 pm
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Scanner Monitor Joined: Mar 24, 2005 9:12 am
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aspenleaf wrote: Are they fossilized? I think my brothers had some, probably from your area. Yes, they had been buried by volcanic ash and the wood has been replaced by agate, cell by cell. |
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