Researchers confirm General Sherman, the world's largest tree, is healthy, but climate change threatens giant sequoias.
World's largest tree, General Sherman, is found to be in good health after researchers scaled the iconic sequoia to check for signs of bark beetle threats. This is the first time climbers have accessed the tree, which is located in Sequoia National Park. Although General Sherman is thriving, the research highlights that climate change poses a growing threat to giant sequoias, previously thought to be almost indestructible.
May 23, 2024
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