The General Sherman tree in California’s Sequoia National Park is the world’s largest tree by volume, with a trunk measuring 1,487 cubic meters. Researchers recently climbed the 2,200-year-old tree to assess its health due to threats like wildfires and bark beetles, which have killed many sequoias in recent years. Climate-driven wildfires are identified as the most significant threat to these giant trees, prompting organizations like Save The Redwoods League to study and protect them from potential harm.
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