Extraordinary Lives of Coast Redwoods

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Extraordinary Lives of Coast Redwoods

To know a tree best, it's important to move beyond biology and to the emotions and sensations it stirs. Beauty as a branch of biology is underrated.

- Daniel Lewis -

Extraordinary Lives of Coast Redwoods

Daniel Lewis, museum curator, explores the majestic Redwoods from their history and survivability to their distinct earthy fragrances. He details the living ecosystem of birds, insects, lichens, plant life, and even salamanders that make their homes within the dense canopy. Standing in awe of the Redwoods led writer Anne Lamott to comment: “The trees are so huge that they shut you up.” People tend to be quiet and reverent in their presence. To ensure Redwoods continue to thrive for generations to come, Daniel supports other scientists who believe plants have consciousness, and suggests giving them legal rights. “The collective crucible of law, biology, beauty, awe, common sense and something we can recognize as intelligence can forge humans into creatures able and willing to give trees like the redwoods their own due.” { read more }

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