More in the Know

Richard Preston

Author
Researcher / Colleague of Sillett's
Wrote Wild Trees

Those in the Know

The Finders:

• Michael Taylor
• Amateur Naturalist

• Chris Atkins
• Researcher

The Climbers:

• Stephen C. Sillett, PhD
• Researcher - Save The Redwoods League
• Kenneth L. Fisher Chair in Redwood Forest Ecology
• Professor - Humboldt State University

• Marie E. Antoine
• Sillett's Wife & Climbing Partner
• Botanist & Lecturer - Humboldt State University

Articles on Hyperion

Initial research about Hyperion:

• Wikipedia
• SFGate.com
• Backpacker Magazine
• by Tom Clynes
• May 2007 Issue, Page 66
  
• Independent Article*
• Johnny Redwood Video
• "We've asked Steve to build us a guitar to celebrate the finding of the world's tallest living thing, Hyperion. It was found in Redwood National Park not far from our property, actually along the banks of Prarie Creek - which one of our property adjoins."
• Conifers.org Gymnosperm Database
  
• Saveancientforests.blogspot.com
• National Geographic Video
• Story in March 2007 Issue?
• Great Information gathered - coming in an upcoming post.
  

Challenge #1: Hyperion

Species: Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
Location: unspecified (In Redwood National Park, CA)

Height: 115.55 meters (379.1 feet)

• (The Tallest Tree in the World)
  

Mass: approximately kg ( lbs)
Volume: approximately 18,600 cu. ft.
Age: Unknown

Discovered: September 8, 2006

Big Trees

This here blog is all about big trees! We're embarking on the great Big Tree Adventure! Our goal is to find our way to the world's largest and most unique trees.