Fallen Log

Peering down a fallen redwood.

Brenna Cruz

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This redwood fell naturally and has begun decaying on the forest floor. This is an example of what's known as a "nurse log," providing nutrients and shelter to seedlings. When logging occurs and the trees are removed, this cycle is disrupted. Since trees have never been logged at Muir Woods, the natural ecological process goes uninterrupted.