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Heavy rain and wind in Solano County caused redwood trees to topple, with property management actively removing 25 to 30 redwoods from Grande Village for safety after two large trees uprooted and fell into buildings. Exclusive video shows a redwood falling directly into a building, but thankfully, no injuries or displacements occurred. Unfortunately, storm-related deaths were reported in Carmichael and Yuba City due to fallen trees.
Redwood trees, typically found in California, are being planted in Washington and Oregon as a potential solution to climate change threats facing the region's forests. While some believe redwoods could play a key role in forest resiliency due to their carbon absorption and resistance to fire and disease, others are concerned about the ecological impact on native plants and animals. The debate continues as tree farmers and organizations experiment with growing redwoods in the Pacific Northwest, with some seeing promising results while others prefer to stick with native species.
After a devastating wildfire in California's Big Basin Redwood State Park, researchers discovered that the iconic redwood trees were able to sprout new growth by tapping into ancient carbon reserves and bud tissues that formed centuries ago. By analyzing the sprouts, scientists found that the trees used carbon reserves that were 50 to 100 years old, making it the oldest observation of carbon reserves being used for growth. This resilience to wildfires suggests that redwood trees are more adaptable than previously thought, and studying how trees store carbon over time could provide insights into their role as carbon sinks.