1. Introduction
   -Redwoods are found on the cost of California and Southern Oregon
   -why they flourish in California and Oregon climate/fog/rainfall
   -why they are called Redwoods
   -less than 10 percent of original Redwood population survives
   -although logged forests have been replanted it will take hundreds of years to replenish
2. Size and Structure
   -the world's tallest and oldest known tree
   -500-800 yrs. old, 200-240 ft. tall, diameter 10-15 ft.
   -largest Redwood today is 369 ft. tall and has a circumference of 26 ft.
   -Root system shallow 10-13 ft. deep spread out 60-80 ft. when and why they would topple over
   -reproduction, sprouting ability
   -understory species and wildlife
3. Ecology and Habitats
   -clears the forest floor by burning plants and debris
   -enriches the soil to encourage seed germination
   -destroys fungi and bacteria which could kill seeds
   -enhances forage for wildlife
   -Talk about Native Americans and fire
   -Fire suppression has interrupted natural cycles with negative effects on ecosystems
   -National parks and prescribed burns
   -habitat of Marbled Murrelet
   -Old growth forests and the Spotted Owl
4. Redwoods Compared to Trees in Virginia
   -American Chestnut and Bald Cypress are very rot resistant like the Redwoods, and these species helped the survival of the Redwoods
   -Compare Redwood with the biggest tree in Virginia
   -tallest measured tree in Va. Sweetgum 151 ft. tall and 17.8 ft. circumference
   -Montgomery County has the largest known Boxelder in the state 60 ft. tall and a circumference of 14.3 ft.
5. Outside Activity
   -Show kids how age is measured
   -teach kids how to measure DBH and height
   
   

Native range of Costal Redwoods

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