Ibid lives grows tallest sequoia, which received the name

In our world, even giants need to be protected, namely national trust to protect the green giants National Park was established Redwood - natural habitats ancient trees - red redwoods. Redwood is included in UNESCO World Heritage List.
Red is the most wear-resistant redwood tree, its bark is so strong that can withstand fire, wind and water. That is what attracts forest industry representatives not only the U.S. but also around the world.
Sequoia is endemic, it can be found only on the Pacific coast of North America and here it is more commonly called "mahogany" (English Redwood). And the name Sequoia was chosen in honor of the leader of the Cherokee Indian tribe - Sequoia. Which is a significant figure in history: he invented national trust the Cherokee syllabary, and also established a newspaper on the same language.
Mahogany immemorial grown for centuries in this area, but the history of the park began relatively recently. In the 1850s, during the Gold Rush in this region was deluged by miners and loggers. As a result, a huge number of trees damaged by human hands. Only a century later, national trust when the original number of trees, there are not more than 10% had decided to ban logging and the creation of the reserve. Nowadays it is one of the most protected nature reserves in Northern California.
Ibid lives grows tallest sequoia, which received the name "Hyperion." Height of 115.5 m giant Investigating tree scientists said that to achieve great heights prevented woodpecker tree, which caused damage to the tree in the upper part. This inconspicuous little bird could harm giant.
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