The Coast 2009 - March Photo

Redwood National Park

Located in Northern California, the coastal redwood forest contains the world's tallest trees. As sunshine high-lights lush, emerald undergrowth, a giant redwood rises magnificently over 350 feet. The redwood's root system spreads from 60 to 80 feet and intertwined only a few feet below ground surface. High winds pose a natural threat to these forest giants, especially when soils are saturated from rainstorms.