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Yosemite National Park
Best Intentions

Best Intentions

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Best Intentions
Who would have thought that giant sequoia groves need to be burned in order to be saved? Learn how early park managers discovered the importance of fire the hard way, and see how today's managers carefully manage fire in Yosemite. (26:00)

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Riparian area in Tuolumne Meadows

Did You Know?
Riparian communities are adjacent to the river channel and tributaries; they are the interface between the river and surrounding meadow and upland communities. They provide specialized habitat and important nutrients to the meadow and river systems.

Last Updated: January 04, 2012 at 11:10 MST