Big Trees
Giant trees are so magnificent.
This activity helps you get started searching for these
treasures.
- Become familiar with trees in
your area.
- Research the National Registry
of Big Trees.
- Americanforests.org
maintains a list.
- You may locate a giant tree in
your area to report.
Trees do a great deal to help
the environment.
Large trees help prevent
erosion & produce lots of oxygen.
They provide homes for more
wildlife and nurture the area.
General Sherman, a 2500 years
old sequoia is as wide
as a two-lane highway.
These big trees are referred to
as champions or heritage
trees.
5. Are you or anyone you know
like a heritage tree?
