• Giant Sequoia Trees

    Sequoia & Kings Canyon

    National Parks California

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  • Parks Institute Stage 1 Fire Restrictions June 1, 2013

    Due to high fire danger, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are instituting fire restrictions inside the parks. More »

  • Road Construction Delays (if Entering/Exiting Hwy. 198)

    Expect minimal construction delays on main road through parks (Generals Hwy) through June 2013 on weekdays generally from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. See link for schedule. Call for 24-hour road conditions info: 559-565-3341 (press 1, 1, 1). More »

  • Vehicle Length Limits Have Changed in Sequoia NP (if Entering/Exiting Hwy 198)

    Planning to see the "Big Trees" in Sequoia National Park? If you enter/exit via Hwy. 198, please pay close attention to new vehicle length advisories for your safety and the safety of others. More »

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    Some opening/closing dates for facilities and visitor services in the parks may change due to weather or other circumstances. Call 559-565-3341 or send us an email using the "Contact Us" link below the main menu (bottom left, this page).

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Initiatives

The SSCC has generated a list of initiative ideas (see below) to provide critical knowledge, understanding, and tools regarding agents of change and potential response actions. Several of these ideas have been crafted into formal funding proposals. The "alternative fire management futures" initiatives is in progress.

Strategic Framework Goal 1: Detection and Attribution

  • Coordinated Regional Monitoring Strategies - Tree Population Dynamics and Pacific Fisher Populations

Strategic Framework Goal 2: Forecasting Future Conditions

  • Alternative Fire Management Futures (in progress)
  • Comparison & Integration of Climate Adaptation Projects

Strategic Framework Goal 3: Tools and Actions

  • Both projects under goal 2 also address goal 3
  • Kaweah Watershed Coordinated Restoration Initiative
  • Enabling forest restoration goals via ecologically managed biomass generation, a cost-benefit analysis

Strategic Framework Goal 4: Communication

  • Information Clearinghouse for Shared Learning
  • Education & Outreach Initiative

Integrative Across Goals

  • Reevaluate invasive plant programs and practices under alternative climate futures
  • Investigate the vulnerability of blue oak woodlands to climate change and develop adaptive management guidelines

Did You Know?

Sequoia cross-section shows evidence of much fire damage and recovery

Sequoia tree rings tell a fascinating story of survival and adaptation. Many sequoia cross-sections do not show a neat set of concentric growth rings. Among the rings are many scars — indicating repeated fire damage — and as many curved rings, the growth that eventually covered over the scars.