The tallest trees in the world (continued, Part 6) Just as with the other giants, such as "Giant Federation» («The Federation Giant») (112 m), the exact location is kept secret foresters park to prevent a massive influx of tourists to the tree. Enormous crowds of curious tourists could disrupt the delicate balance of ecological system and harm the very object of excursions: in the past the tall trees that have become too popular, cases of this kind of trouble. In case, if you have no idea what a height of 155.55 meters (379.1 feet) to compare recall: the height of the tower Big Ben in London is 96.3 meters (316 feet) Statue of Liberty in New York - 46.9 meters (154 feet), so that both of these high construction well below the giant trees. Note that although the highest "live" tree in the world and is an evergreen sequoia, the largest existing tree on the planet - the representative of its sister species, the giant sequoia. The largest giant sequoia called the General Sherman »(« General Sherman »). Popularity The highest of these trees first became popular in 1963 when the National Geographic Society organized an expedition to the woods redwoods. It was found tree height 111.9 m, which is dubbed very original, "a tall tree» («Tall Tree»). Tree immediately became known, not only in the U.S.. In popularity were both advantages and disadvantages: the public learned about the uniqueness of these giants, and calls for the establishment of national parks have become louder. But fame has also led to the emergence of many tourists who literally trampled the soft layer of forest soils. Reducing the size of the needles with increasing altitude can be seen in the photo, the size of needles decreases with increasing altitude. The reason for this is that the tree should make more and more to deliver water up. Start material: Read more:
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