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Before and After Photos--non-Flash
Before and after view of cabin area in Giant Forest

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Before and after view of cabin area in Giant Forest

Photographs taken from the same location before and after restoration dramatically reveal the natural landscape that was obscured by buildings, roads, and parking lots. In areas where planting was conducted to restore vegetation, tree and shrub seedlings are visible in the photographs. In areas where natural regeneration was the sole means of restoring vegetation, recovery is slower: tiny tree and shrub seedlings are present in many locations but not yet visible in the photographs. Photograph locations are permanently marked, and restoration sites will be photographed for at least 10 years after restoration to visually record site recovery. See below for before-after photo sets.
 
Map showing location of before and after photos
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Above map is keyed to before and after photos below. C1-5 corresponds to former campground photos. So. Puzzle corresponds to the area just south of Puzzle Corner. L1-5 corresponds to lodge area photos. K1-5 corresponds to the Kaweah/Market area photos.
 
Former Campground Area -- Series 1
 
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the former Sugar Pine Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
NPS photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the former Sugar Pine Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
 
Former Campground Area -- Series 2
 
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the former Sunset Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
NPS Photo by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the former Sunset Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
 
Former Campground Area -- Series 3
 
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the Sunset Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
NPS Photo by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the Sunset Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
 
Former Campground Area -- Series 4
 
This series demonstrates how road beds near the Puzzle Tree have been restored (2004).
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
This series demonstrates how road beds near the Puzzle Tree have been restored (2004).
 
Former Campground Area -- Series 5
 
Above is the restored roadbed (2004) of the former Round Meadow loop road.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is the restored roadbed (2004) of the former Round Meadow loop road.
 
Area Just South of Puzzle Corner
 
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the quondam Paradise Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored roadbed (2004) in the former Paradise Campground at the north end of the Giant Forest developed area.
 
Lodge Area -- Series 1
 
Above is a restored zone (2004) in the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored zone (2004) in the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
 
Lodge Area -- Series 2
 
A restored zone (2004) in the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored zone (2004) in the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
 
Lodge Area -- Series 3
 
Another dramatic transformation in the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Another dramatic transformation in the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
 
Lodge Area -- Series 4
 
A restored area (2004) that once supported cabins (former Giant Forest Lodge area).
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored area (2004) that once supported cabins (former Giant Forest Lodge area).
 
Lodge Area -- Series 5
 
Above is a restored stream (2004) near the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored stream (2004) near the former Giant Forest Lodge area.
 
Kaweah/Market Area -- Series 1
 
This series demonstrates how the Lower Kaweah rental cabin area is being restored.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
This series demonstrates how the Lower Kaweah rental cabin area is being restored.
 
Kaweah/Market Area -- Series 2
 
A restored sewage treatment facility (2004) which formerly served the Giant Forest area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored sewage treatment facility (2004) which formerly served the Giant Forest area.
 
Kaweah/Market Area -- Series 3
 
A restored zone (2004) in the former Lower Kaweah visitor rental cabin area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored zone (2004) in the former Lower Kaweah visitor rental cabin area.
 
Kaweah/Market Area -- Series 4
 
A restored zone in the former Upper Kaweah Motel Unit area.
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is a restored zone in the former Upper Kaweah Motel Unit area.
 
Kaweah/Market Area -- Series 5
 
The Giant Forest Cafeteria before and after building removal (2004).
NPS Photos by Athena Demetry
Above is the Giant Forest Cafeteria before and after building removal (2004).
Loggers pose in front of a mighty felled sequoia.  

Did You Know?
Sequoia wood proved too brittle for most lumber uses. Some felled sequoias even shattered as they hit the ground. Most lumbered sequoias ended up as fence posts, shingles, and even match sticks!

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