Redwood Forests

What Is a Redwood Tree?

Some of the tallest trees in the world are redwoods. A redwood tree can grow over 300 feet tall. That’s as tall as a 35-story building.

Some of the oldest trees in the world are redwoods.

A redwood tree can live 2,000 years. These trees can survive fire. They have thick bark. The bark keeps them from burning.

Redwood forests are not found every where. They only

grow in California. The California seacoast has fog almost every day. The fog helps redwood trees grow. The trees soak up water from the fog. The water goes right into their leaves.

People cut down many redwood trees in the past. Now most redwood trees are protected in parks. People can’t cut down trees in the parks. People can visit the parks to

see redwood trees.