Signs of revitalization seen in California redwoods scorched last year in wildfires
The Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
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The closed entrance to Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Burned trees from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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California State Parks Ranger Senior Environmental Scientist Joanne Kerbavaz walks by the Mother of the Forest old growth Redwood tree at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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New growth on burned trees from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Redwood trees that were burned in the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire are seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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A sign marking the state park is damaged from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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A waterfall at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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California State Parks Ranger Juan Villarino hikes along a damaged trail at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Ancient, resilient redwoods are sprouting new growth, and parks officials say the public should expect a new, re-reimaged and re-envisioned place, not a straight rebuilding of California's oldest state park.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Sunset Trail Camp in Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021. The park which was scorched last summer after lightning sparked about 650 fires in Northern California, is recovering. Scientists, parks advocates and conservations say the resiliency of Big Basin Redwoods State Park is cause for hope well beyond the Santa Cruz mountains.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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California State Parks District Superintendent Chris Spoher, center, walks through Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Thursday in Boulder Creek, Calif.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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Damage from the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fire is seen at Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Boulder Creek, Calif., Thursday, April 22, 2021.
Nic Coury Associated Press
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