SEQUOIA-KINGS CANYON The Giants of Sequoia and Kings Canyon The General Sherman Tree Photo by Howard R. Stagner, National Park Service Cross sections of the bases of General Sherman and General Grant Trees These two largest sequoias have survived numerous fires and extensive fire damage. Despite great damage and great age, three is no indication that they are even approaching old age. The fire scars are noticeably smaller decade by decade. <<< Previous <<< Contents>>> Next >>> seki/stagner/sec3e.htm Last Updated: 02-Feb-2007