The Tallest Trees on Earth - 4K Nature Documentary Film | Redwood National and State Parks

you [Music] there's a unique ancient forest on the coast of California that is caressed by the waves and a mist of the Pacific Ocean its appearance hasn't changed much but it came from past eras from the time of giant creatures there aren't many places on earth where you can turn back the clock and enjoy landscapes identical to former historical landscapes and what have we talked not about thousands but millions of years of history there is such a place that can boast of fabulous trees the tallest trees on earth North American Sequoia according to the remains discovered by archaeologists the redwoods appeared in the Jurassic period around 160 million years ago scientists believe that such forests with giant trees were largely spread over the northern hemisphere Redwood National and state parks is a unique link between our past and present slender trees with every cell of their strong body continually reaching out for the Sun competing with each other centuries pass in this competition and the trees grow taller and giant sequoias can grow to be about 30 feet in diameter and up to 300 feet tall weighing as much as one point six million pounds in their shade under the dome of their crown among giant trunks shade-loving plants and fabulous ferns found their home making this landscape even more fantastic let's take a walk along the picturesque trails of this unique place and enjoy the grandeur the primeval forest let's take the paths with ferns and fallen trees along the way we even voiced in Queen area listen to the birdsong to the sounds of the ocean we'll meet inhabitants of protected areas and enjoy bright colors of unforgettable sunsets we'll hear the story of the Redwood National and state parks [Music] [Music] meaning at the part we'll start with one of the newest parts of the Redwood National Park the berry Glen trail an exciting adventure for hikers as the forest it passes through changes several times at the beginning you'll pass through some second-growth forest but the deeper you know the size of the trees as well as their age increased [Music] the first thing that strikes people in this extraordinary place is of course the height of the trees and subconsciously you feel their power majesty and admiration for their impressive age [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Music] as we've mentioned before redwoods are coastal redwoods once worth throughout much of the northern hemisphere but today they're only found on the coast from central California through Southern Oregon they do not live more than 50 miles inland and usually are found in long belts the trees got their names in honor of Sequoia the leader of the Cherokee Indian tribe the inventor of the Cherokee syllabary and the founder of the newspaper in the language of Cherokee the maximum theoretical height of redwoods is limited to 400 feet due to gravity and friction between the water and the wood pores through which it trickles Sequoia sempervirens dominates in Redwood National and state parks this is the tallest growing tree in the world today the usual tree height is around 300 feet but son grow even taller reaching a height of 370 feet [Music] trails wind through impassable places with fallen trees and stumps through lush ferns sunny valleys and shady parts of the forest where tree canopies block the sunlight whether you're hiking cycling with friends or alone whether you're walking with a dog you'll certainly feel the contact with a forest that surrounds your heart will hear its life-giving breath and inspires a few hours in the surrounding of Millennial Giants under the melodious lope of forest burns will restore and heal your body and soul it's no accident that redwood Park is visited annually by nearly half a million nature lovers [Music] it should be said the creation of the berry Glen trail became possible thanks to the help of the Civilian Conservation Corps and even nowadays we need to be thankful and respect the work of volunteers and Rangers who maintain those trails and take great care in the parks remember stay on the trails do not ruin the natural beauty and save it for future generations [Music] the tall trees Grove is one of the most popular places among the visitors in the Redwood National and state parks even in spite of the fact and among all the attractions of the park this one is the hardest to reach there are lots of fallen trees here and of course the question rises in your mind how do these giants fall these trees have shallow root systems that extend over 100 feet from the base the roots intertwine the roots of other redwoods that increases their stability during strong winds and flood but if one tree falls it could result in a domino effect when one causes the form of enough [Music] you stroll along the sunny Creek can admire the sweeping views in the ancient redwood covering the hills among the creeks the divine serenity of the place will take your breath away enjoy the great collection of ancient Giants that will further along the trail give way to big old maple trees covered with moss [Music] you redwoods are naturally resistant to insects fungi and fire because they're high in painting a chemical that gives redwood its distinctive color and also provides resistance to insects and fungus cause diseases they're thick and fire resistant bark also provide protection for the trees the bark is very absorbent and holds moisture and contains relatively little flammable pitch compared to pine and fir fire is a natural part of the redwood forest ecosystem and may be necessary for the survival of the redwood forest fires kill other species that compete with the redwoods for light and nutrients and also return nutrients to the soil the blackened hollows you'll see when you walk through the forest were caused by a fire in 1926 and are a great proof to the trees remarkable ability to survive as you walk through the redwoods you'll sometimes notice trees with a hole in them you can walk right into the trunk these are called goose pens because the early settlers used them to keep chickens and geese in the result of many fires not only the one there have been hundreds of years of fires moving through this forest before they became parkland the reason the trees are still alive is because the very center of the tree is actually a dead wood the outer layers of the tree that surround the core continue to operate and feed the crown of the tree following this trail you'll pass one more attraction of the area the Libby tree this tree with a height of three hundred sixty eight feet in 1963 was discovered by an expedition conducted by National Geographic and received the status of the tallest tree on earth today the Libby tree is not the tallest one anymore new chains were discovered the name of our current champion hi Perry with a height of three hundred seventy nine point three feet however the Libby tree is still the highest tree that visitors can see [Music] the trees are found on the sea facing slopes of the mountains and valleys of the coastal belt where they are enveloped by warm sea fog brought from the Pacific Ocean coastal redwoods need a moderate coastal climate to survive and grow they require the region's frequent fog to protect them from dry spells and droughts [Music] Redwood National and state parks are well known among tourists for the ancient redwood trees and magnificent forest but the coastal trail which occupies around 70 miles provides hikers with a different experience the coastal trail consists of a number of sections the skunk cabbage section is one of them the skunk cabbage trail offers hikers a ten point five mile moderate hike with a maximum elevation of 400 feet but you won't find many redwoods along it don't get disappointed or discouraged because another fantastic reward is awaiting you at the end of the trail [Music] the jewel of the coastal trail is the Pacific Ocean and it's wide and mostly deserted Beach will take your breath the unbelievable beauty and divine serenity of the ocean will leave no one emotional this secluded beach is a perfect place for relaxing and soaking in some breathtaking Beauty nature [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] you [Music] along the coastlines of Redwood National and state parks it's possible year round to see harbor seals basking and offshore rocks they're identified by their spotted coats of various shades and white grey or brown harbor seals breed along the coastline and may be seen on rocky tidal plants at low tide along the Redwood Coast harbor seals give birth to a single furry puff between April and May pups are born alert and can swim at birth they're weaned at four weeks it's not uncommon for a mother harbor seal to leave her pup alone and unattended on a beach for periods of time while she feeds at sea harbor seals die for a variety of fish including soul flounder cod and herring they'll also feast on large invertebrates such as crab or squid [Music] [Music] [Music] Redwood National and state parks accruals one of the most popular among them is the Lady Bird Johnson Grove it's located close to the top of a ridge with an elevation of around 1,200 feet above sea level that's why these magnificent old-growth redwoods can very often be seen in low clouds which in reality look like fog suddenly Laden down the trail leading along the Grove is a 1.5 mile loop trail to get to the trail itself you should walk along the footbridge over Bald Hills Road where you'll enjoy magnificent secluded forest with gigantic trees enveloped and fascinating fun redwoods if their water from rain rather than snow most and therefore require consistent rainfall throughout the year they can even create their home rain by trapping fog in lofty branches if the amount of moisture is enough redwoods can grow 2 or 3 feet and a year making them one of the fastest growing cotton in the world I can along the trail you'll not only see unbelievably beautiful ancient redwood trees but also Douglas fir rhododendrons the understory includes a huge amount of evergreen huckleberry and a big variety of ferns among other plants if you choose June or July for your Heights you'll also be impressed with enchanting blooming rhododendrons in Azalea this is a really remarkable sight adding some bright colors to this fantastic forest Lady Bird Johnson Grove is a priceless first-hand experience with nature only with stunning redwood trees for anyone who decided to visit it it will leave no one indifferent granting you with amazing she views and a peaceful stroll along the ground [Music] [Music] Prairie Creek redwood State Park is a fantastic sanctuary of 14,000 acres of redwood forest which also boasts the most scenic views among all the parts of Redwood National and state parks system it joins in itself to seemingly incompatible things compromising the nificent pristine forests which never knew the logging which had been abolished almost 80% of redwoods worldwide the Prairie Creek redwood State Park has the most developed trail network around 75 miles of trees popular among hikers due to the diversity the scenery may offer to the most popular trail for the Prairie Creek redwood State Park are the West Ridge Trail and the prairie creek trail the West Ridge Trail is the longest trail of the park round seven miles running north along the ridge line through incredible dense groves of massive redwood trees and the Prairie Creek Trail is a four mile trail running most of the time along Prairie Creek it's considered to be one of the most scenic trails of Redwood National and state parks providing hikers with a diverse views of huge splendid redwoods riparian vegetation and beautiful maple and alder trees several words should be said about the coastal redwoods lumber that has been highly valued historically it's very durable resistant to rot and termite non warming and relatively soft for this reason it has been extensively long since logging began 1850 95% of old-growth coastal redwoods have been cut down nowadays giant trees exist within protected areas the trail passes several magnificent redwood groves between which you will have a chance to enjoy the walk under the beautiful red alders and marvelous maples with moss covered trunks along the trail you may also see some trunks of the fallen redwood trees with another young tree growing on top of it baby redwoods often sprout at their parents base latching on to their roots for nutrients for this reason they often grow in circular clusters called fairy rings a really astonishing sight walking along the trails and enjoying the size of the tree you'll have to ask yourself why are there so many burrows the burl is the knobby growth most commonly seen at the base of some coastal redwoods though it be found high in the canopy as well burl is a woody material full of unscrewed bug tissue it serves as a storage compartment for the genetic code of the parent tree that the Redwood Falls or is damaged the burl may sprout another redwood tree known as a clone Burl's ensure the redwood trees genetic future a walk through the forest and Redwood National and state parks offers a glimpse at a seemingly time system redwood Burl's and their twisted knotted forms off the potential for coastal redwoods to grow for millions of years in recent years park managers have seen an increase in burl FET this terrible trend is known as burl poaching and it harms the trees and can actually kill them the removal of burl can result in disease and infection of the tree and that's why we ask you to be careful in the parks and do not harm the trees [Music] [Music] a 70-mile coastal trail provides visitors with a change in redwoods hiking experience it takes hikers through the splendid coastal Bluffs in solitary beaches of the Pacific coastline opening for them amazing marine landscapes the most fascinating part of the coastal trail providing the most stunning views the coast and ocean is the hidden Beach section the unbelievable beauty reviews offered by this eight mile trail go beyond our imagination the unforgettable impressions from the incredible beauty of nature and have the sphere of peace will forever remain in your heart fantastic sea stacks picturesque rocky coast the divine serenity of the incredible majestic ocean and beautiful animals make this part of the trail the most stunning and Union these beautiful creations of nature will make your heart skip a beat it's places like this where we start to understand just how beautiful and amazing this world is one need only to look around you [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] you [Music] [Music] sequoias are more than just tall trees in fact you'll find close to 900 plant species in this region and the forests are full of animals more than 200 species of birds and bugs mammals and amphibians some of the most majestic animals in the redwoods are the Roosevelt elk named after the American president who made great efforts to save these species from extinction now this beautiful animal feels at home in Redwood National and state parks [Music] you centuries past cultures and nations have changed but these mighty and majestic trees have continued to live in spite of the changes around them but 200 years ago their lives changed dramatically math before a station took place today the fate of the California Redwoods forest is at a crossroads will people find a peaceful forest management the Creator gave our forefathers a wonderful world they shared it with and right now the life of the trees depend on us are we ready to save the forest for our children and future generations let's listen to the whisper of the old Giants leaders let's learn from their wisdom let's try to understand the language of nature because through nature speaks the cream [Music] you [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music]

Channel: 4K Relaxation Channel

Views: 1,737,489

Keywords: Nature Documentary, 4K, sequoia, beauty, forest, Redwoon, National Park, Berry Glen Trail, Emerald Ridge and Tall Trees Trail, Skunk Cabbage Trail, Lady Bird Johnston Grove, West Ridge and Prairie Creek Trail, Coastal Trail with its Hidden Beach section, Nature Documentary Film, 4K Documentary, the tallest trees on earth, redwood forests, State park, giant trees, Tall Trees Trail, virtual tour, USA, naturaleza, árboles, 4k resolution

Id: FWi2bn40ma4

Length: 45min 49sec (2749 seconds)

Published: Fri Mar 17 2017

Reddit Comments

[u/Woodyville06]

You really can’t fathom the enormity of these majestic giants unless you see them in person.

Even it you don’t travel all the way up to the area where the tallest are, you should go see one of the redwood forests near the SF Bay Area.