Wilderness in the Age of Climate Change
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Conservation Challenges in Sequoia Groves
This chapter details a team's summer efforts in harvesting seed cones from giant sequoias for replanting, amidst debates on conservation strategies. It navigates the complexities of wilderness management in light of climate change and examines ethical considerations around human intervention in natural ecosystems. Through discussions among climbers, biologists, and Indigenous perspectives, the narrative emphasizes the urgent need for collaboration and stewardship to protect these iconic trees from the impacts of wildfire and environmental shifts.
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