I agree with TheSonglvr, just turn it into a walking path. I think it would be an awesome part of the trail, walking along a fallen sequoia... that's something you can't do everywhere. If needed (for the less agile community I suppose) put in a small step ladder to get on top of it, maybe a bridge across the broken sections.
Tell you what to do: Cut the tree into 8-inch thick discs, turn them into Texas Holdem poker tables, and auction them off to raise funds for the federal forest system. You'd make a bundle and it'd more than pay for the disposition of the trees. Probably net enough revenue to run the whole park for months, and the tree would live on as fine furniture for another couple hundred years or longer.
It's just a tree that is REALLY big. When the trees in my back yard fell down becasue of Katrina nobody cared....... Also how is this historically significant? A tree fell over, so what?
@Duckonice1 - These trees I wouldn't say are insanely important but I have been to Sequoia and it is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. It is historical since it is rare for a Sequoia tree to fall especially in a populated area. Because of their absolutely massive size and strength it is rare for a Sequoia to fall. But like I said, if you ever get the chance to go to Sequoia, Kings Canyon, or Yosemite, these trees are amazing to see. It is something you would never forget.
$1000 per 1 foot sections 1 inch thick. Take that money and plant 1 new tree in each of the capitols of each state. Then the rest of teh money could replenish the funds to repair the national parks in the future. It is nature, but this is a rare opportunity to not just have it lay there as natural as that is... instead it's "death" can be a way to invest in the future! I am sad to see it fell. It's story does not have to end here. "What would John (Meur) do?" (Spelling)
Only the oldest and largest living things on planet earth. I know that people go off trails a lot to "touch the tree". By years of stomping around the base we have contributed to the death of another ancient denizen of planet earth. Also, Miss Ranger knows exactly what is going to happen. They should leave it there, screw the trail. But forestry dept is really just a division of the Dept of Agriculture and lumber will be sold. Probably overseas.=(
@intrptr - Sequoia trees make horrible lumber so rest easy princess. The wood is far too soft to be of any use as a building material. It's a blessing for them as they likely would have been heavily harvested early on before they could be officially protected.
@seriesdetv Great job spelling. If you're going to call me stupid then at least spell the word correctly. You had ONE word to spell correctly and you managed to screw it up.
@Huntfishfun Poor guy you can not see the difference between a spelling error to a miss key but in the end if you understand the message no problem LOL
@seriesdetv So your incompetence lies in your typing ability and not in your spelling ability, thank you for clearing that up. Care to explain how putting this wood to good use is "stupd!" ?
It fell naturally due to nature. Just leave it alone in its own natural enviroment, it is so sad that we lost another redwood (if that redwood could talk I am sure it would have many stories to tell) so, so, sad. Cut a path through the tree and let it be. Simple !
They should find a way to make the trees apart of the trail, it's really sad what happened to them. I always wanted to see the sequoias up close, must be amazing.
@AntPorr I agree...these trees are over 1500 years old, 17 feet in diameter and 300 feet tall. These are definitely not "just trees". The most likely solution is to simply create a path next to the trees or perhaps cut out the section laying on the path. Not sure where the 3 million dollar estimate came from, as it should not cost that much to cut out a section and remove it, and the paved section is just a short path made of asphalt. I suppose time will tell.
They should leave them exactly where they are. Build a nice wide bridge over the trees. Gradually making the incline on the bridge to accommodate everyone. One doesn't fill in a swamp or move it...they build a walk bridge over it. I experienced a nice walk bridge through a swamp reserve, the bridge was made
from recycled plastics! It was very, very interesting. My only thought was, does the plastic leach into the environment or is it safe?
Officials plan to build an elevated boardwalk over the two giant sequoias that fell Sept. 30. The elevated boardwalk will connect the trail from the remaining northernmost bridge on the south side of the fallen sequoias to the existing trail on the east side. It would be built to allow all visitors, including those with disabilities, to safely see and touch the fallen sequoias.
These are just trees, albeit old. I read in the LA times they already formulating studies to deal with the problem. Solution is simple remove or leave the deadfall..... But of course it's much more "complicated".
Considering this is in California AND in a National Forest, it should only be about 15 years of bureaucracy and cost about 3 million dollars in panels and hearings before they figure out what to do.
but did anyone hear it ??????
twistymcslide2 1 month ago
that will take like 100 years to decompose LOL.
yellowman88 1 month ago
Saw it
usnusa2003 1 month ago
heres a cheap idea get a chainsaw cut a hole through it and cover the sides so you dont have to watch it rot remember though its just a thought
stuckwithnumbers467 2 months ago
very cool, this is amazing!
fredghostkyle 3 months ago
I agree with TheSonglvr, just turn it into a walking path. I think it would be an awesome part of the trail, walking along a fallen sequoia... that's something you can't do everywhere. If needed (for the less agile community I suppose) put in a small step ladder to get on top of it, maybe a bridge across the broken sections.
AdventureSworn 3 months ago
Tell you what to do: Cut the tree into 8-inch thick discs, turn them into Texas Holdem poker tables, and auction them off to raise funds for the federal forest system. You'd make a bundle and it'd more than pay for the disposition of the trees. Probably net enough revenue to run the whole park for months, and the tree would live on as fine furniture for another couple hundred years or longer.
ws6transam84 3 months ago
It's just a tree that is REALLY big. When the trees in my back yard fell down becasue of Katrina nobody cared....... Also how is this historically significant? A tree fell over, so what?
Duckonice1 3 months ago
@Duckonice1 - These trees I wouldn't say are insanely important but I have been to Sequoia and it is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. It is historical since it is rare for a Sequoia tree to fall especially in a populated area. Because of their absolutely massive size and strength it is rare for a Sequoia to fall. But like I said, if you ever get the chance to go to Sequoia, Kings Canyon, or Yosemite, these trees are amazing to see. It is something you would never forget.
slipperystudios 3 months ago
They should turn it into a "walking path" exactly like these people are doing now.
TheSonglvr 3 months ago
Carve a tunnel out of it for the paths, ala the redwood tree with the tunnel through it but more epic.
teseract 3 months ago
lets see a bugs life-- oh my what are we going to do ? maby just go around da! just one more more dum pissfer willy looking to spend more money
hobbylogger1 3 months ago
$1000 per 1 foot sections 1 inch thick. Take that money and plant 1 new tree in each of the capitols of each state. Then the rest of teh money could replenish the funds to repair the national parks in the future. It is nature, but this is a rare opportunity to not just have it lay there as natural as that is... instead it's "death" can be a way to invest in the future! I am sad to see it fell. It's story does not have to end here. "What would John (Meur) do?" (Spelling)
LittleMsBrown 3 months ago
Leave it and make something out of it in it natural state
scrowe215 3 months ago
Only the oldest and largest living things on planet earth. I know that people go off trails a lot to "touch the tree". By years of stomping around the base we have contributed to the death of another ancient denizen of planet earth. Also, Miss Ranger knows exactly what is going to happen. They should leave it there, screw the trail. But forestry dept is really just a division of the Dept of Agriculture and lumber will be sold. Probably overseas.=(
intrptr 3 months ago
@intrptr - Sequoia trees make horrible lumber so rest easy princess. The wood is far too soft to be of any use as a building material. It's a blessing for them as they likely would have been heavily harvested early on before they could be officially protected.
topjimmycooks 3 months ago
they should cut the tree so that you can walk through the tree like a doorway along the trail
muffinsdude23 3 months ago
That's a nice pile of lumber. Just think how many fences and decks are laying there!
Huntfishfun 3 months ago
@Huntfishfun indeed
chbaseballisbest 3 months ago
@Huntfishfun stupd!
seriesdetv 3 months ago
@seriesdetv Great job spelling. If you're going to call me stupid then at least spell the word correctly. You had ONE word to spell correctly and you managed to screw it up.
Huntfishfun 3 months ago
@Huntfishfun Poor guy you can not see the difference between a spelling error to a miss key but in the end if you understand the message no problem LOL
seriesdetv 3 months ago
@seriesdetv So your incompetence lies in your typing ability and not in your spelling ability, thank you for clearing that up. Care to explain how putting this wood to good use is "stupd!" ?
Huntfishfun 3 months ago
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seriesdetv 3 months ago
Leave the trees alone; Move the trail / make a very small bridge over the fallen trees.
jaimenote 4 months ago
It is nature leave it alone.
MrBabujani1 4 months ago
Leave it alone it is nature.
MrBabujani1 4 months ago
Leave it alone.
MrBabujani1 4 months ago
It fell naturally due to nature. Just leave it alone in its own natural enviroment, it is so sad that we lost another redwood (if that redwood could talk I am sure it would have many stories to tell) so, so, sad. Cut a path through the tree and let it be. Simple !
bagboyyy 4 months ago
How about the move the trail around the tree?
jcfab 4 months ago
stairs, ramp, stairs. 500 bucks.
TheJbellomy 4 months ago
Thumbs up if your favorite part is @ .33 seconds. :)
etiawr 4 months ago 22
@etiawr yes
chbaseballisbest 4 months ago
So apparently there's actual video of this falling...why isn't it on youtube yet?
Anyway, pictures do not do justice to these behemoths. They are cartoonishly-huge, and must be seen at some point in your life.
Jim21680 4 months ago
@Jim21680 it is on youtube
PreppersTactics 4 months ago
why not just build stairs and a path that goes over top of the two, y even be debating about trees in the first place and yes there just trees people
chbaseballisbest 4 months ago
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CTA3003 4 months ago
They should find a way to make the trees apart of the trail, it's really sad what happened to them. I always wanted to see the sequoias up close, must be amazing.
grimygrime 4 months ago
G. W. Bush cut them down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tonykendrick 4 months ago 2
Only someone who has never been to the Giant Forest could comment that they are "just trees."
The Americans With Disabilities Act will probably cause the trees to be removed as they have fallen onto the path itself.
Keep your cynicism to yourself.
AntPorr 4 months ago
@AntPorr I agree...these trees are over 1500 years old, 17 feet in diameter and 300 feet tall. These are definitely not "just trees". The most likely solution is to simply create a path next to the trees or perhaps cut out the section laying on the path. Not sure where the 3 million dollar estimate came from, as it should not cost that much to cut out a section and remove it, and the paved section is just a short path made of asphalt. I suppose time will tell.
n2citrus 4 months ago
@AntPorr
They should leave them exactly where they are. Build a nice wide bridge over the trees. Gradually making the incline on the bridge to accommodate everyone. One doesn't fill in a swamp or move it...they build a walk bridge over it. I experienced a nice walk bridge through a swamp reserve, the bridge was made
from recycled plastics! It was very, very interesting. My only thought was, does the plastic leach into the environment or is it safe?
kep6048cq 3 months ago
@AntPorr Here is an update:
Officials plan to build an elevated boardwalk over the two giant sequoias that fell Sept. 30. The elevated boardwalk will connect the trail from the remaining northernmost bridge on the south side of the fallen sequoias to the existing trail on the east side. It would be built to allow all visitors, including those with disabilities, to safely see and touch the fallen sequoias.
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AntPorr 4 months ago
These are just trees, albeit old. I read in the LA times they already formulating studies to deal with the problem. Solution is simple remove or leave the deadfall..... But of course it's much more "complicated".
TheCicciare2000 4 months ago
Considering this is in California AND in a National Forest, it should only be about 15 years of bureaucracy and cost about 3 million dollars in panels and hearings before they figure out what to do.
joelspe 4 months ago 7
@joelspe $3 millon? What, they're fiscally responsible now?
FCStaehle 4 months ago