Let me set your mind at ease on one narrow point: Redwood forests are not only highly adapted to fire, they actually NEED fire. They don’t release and germinate seeds until there is a fire. So the tragedy IS immeasurable, but it’s not a tragedy for the redwood trees.

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This is so awful!! My heart goes out to everyone affected and all those fighting the fires. I’m near the fires in Colorado and can’t imagine what they’re like in California. It’s devastating!

Imagine How many fires They’ve been through in 2000 years

Fires are an important part of their cycle... We were fortunate enough to visit them and the Sequoias last year.

The fires are actually good for the ancient redwood forests. The largest trees have been burnt many times. Trees that succumb create shelter for new growth and insect populations. So, not all bad. :) nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2-0…

This is a category of loss that goes beyond economic value

Marianne protecting the 2000 year old tree

I wished we had more compassion for violent crimes as we do for the redwood trees. That to me is the tragedy.

I wonder what choice of energy space and consciousness we can now BE to change this? :) 🙏🐬🙏