Giant sequoia tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum, #09887

Fire damage is apparent on the bark of this large Sequoia tree. Its fibrous, fire-resistant bark, 2 feet or more in thickness on some Sequoias, helps protect the giant trees from more severe damage during fires. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California, USA, Sequoiadendron giganteum, natural history stock photograph, photo id 09887
Fire damage is apparent on the bark of this large Sequoia tree. Its fibrous, fire-resistant bark, 2 feet or more in thickness on some Sequoias, helps protect the giant trees from more severe damage during fires. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California, USA

Species: Giant sequoia tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum
Location: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California
Image ID: 09887
Format: Digital 2:3
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