Worlds Tallest Tree - National Geographic Channel

(©2009 NGC-UK Partnership)

London-based, British Voiceover Artist Mike Cooper narrates "World's Tallest Tree" for National Geographic Channel UK. Here's a short clip.

The programme premiered on Nat Geo Wild on 28th December 2009 and is showing again on Saturday 2nd January 2010 at 2pm. Nat Geo Wild is on Sky 528 and Virgin TV 228.

"As the world's largest and oldest trees, the redwood stirs up big passions. Following two fanatical redwood fans, this documentary introduces us to explorer Mike Fay, who is charting this forest giant's range, and Steve Sillett - a man who has dislocated limbs and risked death trying to climb the tallest of these magnificent trees. In an epic, year-long journey, and using high-tech aerial laser surveys, discover the little explored environment of the redwoods. Featuring breathtaking footage we take a look into the past, present and future of this spectacular forest dweller and discover what makes the redwood so special."

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• documentary
• nature
• redwood

[MikeCooperVoiceover]

I don't think it's available to view online. Your best bet is to look out for the US version of the programme or ask National Geographic in the States when they plan to show it again!

[Jemiance]

It's sad knowing 100,000 acres were cut down when the Europeans came. They probably cut down trees that were around before the dawn of man.

[pimpymcdougall]

Killed it when they mentioned Jesus.

[museluvr]

I lived in California for around 9 years, and one of the few things I miss about it is the rain forests, with the redwoods. These trees made you feel small and insignificant to what they've seen in their lifetime. One of the most beautiful, humbling areas I've been blessed to have walked through.

[ShaeDays]

where can i watch the rest of it online???

[thefunkyworm1]

Like a boss

[zelderado]

@rephaim23 definitely. there are so many areas that have remained unexplored. my great great (and i think great) gpa was a nez perce hunter/tracker that led groups on expeditions throughout western washington state.. i know several lakes/mtn ridges/etc were named after him and a few of his buds. just wish i coulda seen some of the monsters they saw... epecially b4 the big lumber booms of the late 19th century. it's good to see some ppl on here still appreciate things like this

[rephaim23]

@zelderado

Sweet I'd like to see the pic some time. So much of Oregon and Washington's forests are still relatively unexplored, so I imagine some real giants are hidden in the valleys and mountainsides.

[zelderado]

@rephaim23 yes, i do believe i heard something to that extent. i certainly know they can get up around that height. i've seen some doug firs around mt rainier national park that were easily 350+ ft. 1 fir in particular that resides in cameron range on the olympic pensinula, has got to be 400+. i have a picture of it somewhere on my laptop. it's right beside moose lake, which i often visit (being named after my great great grandfather- whose last name was moose, yes). ah, i love the Pacific NW

[billyjoeboomboom]

@rephaim23 I hope your trip up there proves fruitful, and look forward to seeing further info on this on your channel. Good luck!