The second-largest alligator juniper tree in the country, known as the “Big Tree,” is still standing in the Gila National ...

And the fire that burned through that forest in 2013, it wasn’t a big severe patch that’s killing a lot of trees, and in fact, when fire came through that forest most of the big trees survived.

Carbon still in trees despite big forest fires, study says by: Gabby Urenda. Posted: Mar 14, 2022 / 01:40 PM PDT. Updated: Mar 14, 2022 / 01:40 PM PDT.

Trees have a complex relationship with snow and energy as the season warms up, but new research shows that big trees can protect melting snowpacks in water-stressed environments.

The ability of some trees in any given forest to reach very large sizes relative to the other trees and concentrate resources seems to be a global phenomenon. "Big trees are special." Continued Lutz.

The ability of some trees in any given forest to reach very large sizes relative to the other trees and concentrate resources seems to be a global phenomenon. "Big trees are special." Continued Lutz.

BIG BASIN, CA - AUGUST 28: The Father of the Forest redwood, one of largest trees in Big Basin Redwoods State Park, survived the CZU Complex fire and continues standing tall, Friday, Aug., 28, ...

Already on the decline, demise of giant trees may be hastened by global warming. Already on the decline worldwide, big trees face a dire future due to habitat fragmentation, selective harvesting ...