Science on the SPOT: Measuring Redwood Giants

Video on Dec 17, 2010 by Amy Miller from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Climate

 Redwoods and Climate Change Educator Guide ( pdf ) A resource for using QUEST video and audio in the classroom.

Forest ecologist Steve Sillett is leading a team of scientists as they climb and measure every branch of some of the last and tallest old growth redwoods in California. Their goal is to learn how these ancient giants have historically responded to climatic shifts and to monitor how they are being impacted today by global warming.

Additional Links

• The Wild Trees
• Redwoods and Climate Change Initiative