The giant redwood trees
Chapter 1
Coast redwoods versus giant sequoias
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Chapter 2
The secret engineering of giants
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Chapter 3
Canopy worlds and forest networks
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Chapter 4
Guardians of the redwood empire
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The giant redwood trees
Ch 3 · Canopy worlds and forest networks
Fun Fact
Canopy soil: Decomposing needles high in redwood branches can create soil beds up to three feet deep, suspended 300 feet in the air.
Glossary
epiphyte (noun)
A plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air and rain. In 1996, botanist Steve Sillett climbed coast redwoods to study massive fern mats and other aerial epiphytes.
A plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air and rain. In 1996, botanist Steve Sillett climbed coast redwoods to study massive fern mats and other aerial epiphytes.
Quiz
What is the name of the high-altitude ecosystem found in the upper branches of redwoods?