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	California Guide - Sequoia National Park
		Generals Highway: The road from the main south entrance station through Giant Forest is known as the Generals Highway; this continues through part of the Sequoia National Forest to the Grant Grove section of Kings Canyon National Park, where there are many more sequoia.
		Sequoia is half of a combined unit of two National Parks, administered together - the other is Kings Canyon to the north.
		Big trees are the prime attraction of Sequoia National Park - many groves of the remarkable giant sequoia are found scattered along the moist, west-facing slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, between elevations of 5,000 and 7,000 feet.
	www.americansouthwest.net /california/sequoia/national_park.html (915 words)

	SPARE Report - Wildlands - Sierra Club
		Sequoia National Forest, the southernmost forest in the range, is home to half of the unprotected giant sequoias on earth.
		In the north there are mixed-conifer forests of sugar pines, Douglas fir and incense cedar; on the eastern scarp Jeffrey pines and red fir are found; and in the south there are giant sequoias and ponderosa pine.
		The General Sherman Tree found in Sequoia National Park -- 275 feet tall, 1,385 tons in weight and with a 103-foot circumference at the ground -- may be the largest living thing on earth; it is estimated to be 2,500 years old.
	www.sierraclub.org /wildlands/report_1999/national/sequoia.asp (1134 words)

	Sequoia National Forest
		The Sequoia National Forest is located along the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, northeast of Bakersfield.
		In 2000, President Clinton signed a Presidential Proclamation designating 327,769 acres of the Sequoia National Forest as the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
		These Giant Sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are closely related to the large redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) located along the coast in northern California.
	www.land-we-love.com /sequoia_forest.htm (523 words)

	In The News - Sequoia National Park Upgrades Trail Accessibility
		Although accessible trails aren't exactly a new concept in Sequoia National Park, a recent forest restoration project included some trail access upgrades.
		Sequoia National Park is located in Central California on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
		For more information about Sequoia National Park visit www.nps.gov/seki or call (559) 565-3341.
	www.emerginghorizons.com /topical/sequoia.html (361 words)

	GORP - Sequoia National Forest, California - Hiking
		The Sequoia National Forest has 3 National Recreation Trails; Cannell Meadow (9 miles), Jackass Creek (3 miles) and Summit (12 miles).
		The largest giant sequoia and the most massive living organism on the planet is the famous General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park It stretches 275 feet high and has a diameter of 36.5 feet.
		Giant sequoias are slightly shorter than the coastal redwoods, more massive and considered to be the largest tree in the world in terms of volume.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_forest/ca/hik_sequ.htm (3718 words)

	California Hiking Trails Sequoia National Park - Discover Sequoia High Sierra Lodge
		Sequoia National Park is an unspoiled treasure of some of the most striking scenery in the world.
		Whether you visit for one day -- or an entire week -- we welcome you to enjoy the peaceful tranquility, unsurpassed beauty and endless attractions that are the trademarks of Sequoia National Park.
		From its towering giant sequoia trees and soaring mountain peaks to cascading creeks, flowering meadows and star studded evening skies… you will be inspired by this masterpiece of nature.
	www.visitsequoia.com /html/discover.html (164 words)

	Wildernet - Sequoia National Forest
		Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, U.S. Department of Interior, separate these two units of the Sequoia National Forest.
		The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which stretches 2,650 miles from Canada to Mexico, crosses the Sequoia National Forest for approximately 78 miles.
		The three National Recreation Trails in the forest are: Summit, Cannell Meadow, and Jackass Creek.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/moreinfo.cfm?areaID=0512 (793 words)

	Sherpa Guides California Sierra Nevada Southern Sierra Sequoia National Forest
		Sequoia forest visitors are more likely to start their explorations of this upper Kern River Canyon area in Cannell Meadow, which borders the wilderness on the east.
		Sequoia Lodging - Holiday Inn Express Sequoia National Park is the newest Sequoia motel and the ideal in Sequoia National Park lodging for comfort and convenience.
		The Sequoia is divided into four sections, with the Hume Lake Ranger District 15 miles north of the main forest and two other sections southeast of the main forest.
	www.sherpaguides.com /california/mountains/southern_sierra/sequoia_nat_forest.html (5643 words)

	Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (National Park Service)
		Sequoia was the second national park designated in this country.
		Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (National Park Service)
		General Grant National Park, the forerunner of Kings Canyon, was third.
	www.nps.gov /seki (301 words)

	GORP - Mountain Biking Sequoia National Forest - Introduction
		The Sequoia National Forest occupies a huge chunk of Southern California, over 1.1 million acres, and yet it's barely known by the state's cyclists.
		Though it is bigger than Sequoia and adjoining Kings Canyon National Parks put together, Sequoia National Forest is often neglected by outdoor enthusiasts.
		That's a shame, for this national forest is home to an impressive amount of choice mountain biking territory, from the grasslands of the Kern River area to the soaring peaks of the southern end of the Sierra Nevada.
	www.gorp.com /gorp/publishers/menasha/bik_socal.htm (463 words)

	Sequoia National Forest Porterville, California (US Forest Service)
		Covering 1,139,500 acres in central California at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, Sequoia National Forest extends from Kings River southward to the Kern River and Piute Mountains and western from the Sierra Nevada summit to the brush-covered foothills of the San Joaquin Valley.
		The Lake Isabella RV Resort is a deluxe lakeshore resort near Sequoia National Forest on Lake...
		Giant sequoias, the Kern Plateau and the Golden Trout, Monarch, Jennie Lakes, Southern Sierra, Dome Land and Kiavah wildernesses are among the most popular attractions in the forest.
	www.ohwy.com /ca/s/sequoinf.htm (225 words)

	Sequoia National Forest
		As well as being a sanctuary to these giants, the Sequoia National Forest is home to the grandaddy of 'em all, the Boole Tree.
		More than half of the world's existing sequoia groves are found in Sequoia National Forest, reason alone to pay a visit.
		The Sequoia (sequoiadendron giganteum) is the world's largest living thing, a fact that doesn't truly impress until you find yourself smack in the middle of a grove of these giants.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_forest/ca_sequo.htm (423 words)

	[E] - Bush Forest Service Proposes Logging in Sequoia National Monument
		Citing forest fire prevention priorities, the U.S. Forest Service has proposed logging in California's Sequoia National Monument, home to some of the world's tallest and oldest trees, as well as the Pacific fisher, the California spotted owl, and many other threatened species dependent on ancient forest habitat.
		Bush Forest Service Proposes Logging in Sequoia National Monument
		Under the Forest Service's "preferred alternative," 80,000 acres would be opened for logging, including trees up to 30 inches in diameter, a size not permitted in most National Forests throughout the Sierra Nevada.
	www.emagazine.com /view?1462&printview&imagesoff (228 words)

	Sequoia National Forest - USDA Forest Service, Giant Sequoia National Monument Final Environmental Impact Statement
		Land status, giant sequoia groves outside national forest, rivers, lakes, and roads are also shown.
		The Record of Decision is a stand-alone document describing the decision made by the Sequoia National Forest Supervisor to implement Modified Alternative 6.
		Land status, other giant sequoia groves (not part of allocation), rivers, lakes and roads are also shown.
	www.r5.fs.fed.us /giant_sequoia (918 words)

	Giant Sequoia National Monument (California) - Lands at Risk - Wildlands - Sierra Club
		In contrast, Sequoia National Park, adjacent to the Monument, is restoring its giant sequoia ecosystem through the careful use of prescribed fire and a conservative use of small-tree thinning that is typically used a small distance from structures to protect them from the threat of fire.
		Giant Sequoia National Monument in California shelters more than half the giant sequoias in existence, in several large groves, and also provides essential habitat for the California spotted owl, Pacific fisher, and myriad other plants and animals.
		Finally, in 2000, the Giant Sequoia National Monument was established by President Bill Clinton, and 327,800 acres were set aside to protect this national symbol.
	www.sierraclub.com /wildlands/wildlandsatrisk/sequoia.asp (527 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Sequoia National Forest
		SUMMARY: The Forest Service will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposed Amendment to the Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP) to clarify the standards and guidelines under which commercial livestock grazing may be managed on the Sequoia National Forest, Tulare County, California.
		SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Sequoia National Forest proposes to amend the standards and guidelines in its LRMP in regards to commercial livestock grazing and to evaluate this proposal in an EIS.
		It is very important that those interested in the management of the Sequoia National Forest participate at that time.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/1995/October/Day-16/pr-1398.html (603 words)

	Sequoia ForestKeeper - Protecting Sequoias
		Past land management policies have proven ineffective in protecting Sequoia National Forest ecosystems, watersheds, and the environmental and social value of these areas.
		Sequoia ForestKeeper fills this void by acting as the guardian of the forest.
		SFK is also taking an active role in the development of a strong and protective management plan for the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
	www.sequoiaforestkeeper.org (264 words)

	Giant Sequoia National Monument - A Citizen's Guide - Sierra Club
		The Sequoia Task Force of the Sierra Club is protesting the Forest Service's decision to allow commercial logging to go forward in a logging project that is TODAY bulldozing huge swathes and removing ancient trees, many several centuries old, on ridgetops adjacent to five giant sequoia groves in the Giant Sequoia National Monument.
		Because the Forest Service refuses to comply with the spirit of the Proclamation, the Sierra Club's position is that Monument should be managed by the National Park Service--specifically Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park-- instead of by the Forest Service.
		Giant Sequoia National Monument boasts two-thirds of all the Sequoia redwoods in the world, with most of the remainder found in the adjacent National Park.
	www.sierraclub.org /ca/sequoia/Monument (3372 words)

	Sequoia - Kings Canyon
		The Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park Services Company is the authorized concessionaire for Kings Canyon National Park, and the Giant Sequoia National Monument of the Sequoia National Forest.
		Kings Canyon National Park was created by Congress on March 4, 1940, and included the tiny General Grant National Park and much additional land north of Sequoia National Park.
		Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was created on September 25, 1890, by president Benjamin Harrison.
	www.sequoia-kingscanyon.com (193 words)

	Sequoia National Park Photographs Tree Pictures California
		Sequoia Redwood tree photographs are Redwood forest tree pictures to me, tree bark almost pinkish cinnamon in color - faded and worn red wood tree bark from Golden California sunshine.
		National park pictures, Sequoia National Park scenic photographs of California scenes, natural scenery is green in springtime images.
		California Sequoia Redwood tree photographs and Giant Sequoia tree pictures in Sequoia National Park image collections are of nature photography off Generals Highway, California nature photographs of Sequoia National Park.
	www.californiapictures.com /sequoia1c.html (1887 words)

	Giant Forest Sequoia National Park - Directions California National Parks
		Highway 198 and all roads around Sequoia are generally kept clear of snow throughout the winter season, however the Generals Highway connecting Kings Canyon National Park to Sequoia National Park closes regularly throughout the winter due to snow.
		Sequoia National Park is located about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
		During these closures, travelers will not be able to enter Sequoia National Park from the Highway 180 entrance.
	www.visitsequoia.com /html/map.html (540 words)

	California Redwoods; Sequoia National Park; Sequoia National Forest Neighbors
		Other remote camping options are the Sequoia National Forest.
		Sequoia National Park by act of Congress in September, 1978.
		The valley and surrounding peaks of Mineral King, some 12,600 acres, were transferred from the national forest to
	totalescape.com /active/campstuff/sqNFNP.html (255 words)

	Montecito Sequoia Lodge: Summer Family Camp - Winter Sports Center & XC Ski Resort
		In Partnership with the Sequoia National Forest on a Non-Discriminatory basis.
		Guided snowshoe hikes thru the magnificent forest with qualified naturalists who know the botany and geology of the Sequoia forested area are never to be forgotten.
		Here's a chance to see the Sequoia forest thru the eyes of a wild husky dog.
	www.montecitosequoia.com (700 words)

	NEWS Sequoia National Forest Giant Sequoia National Monument 900 West Grand Avenue
		PORTERVILLE, CA … Forest Service officials are asking the public to review and provide additional information on inventory maps for motorized and non-motorized trails on the Sequoia National Forest as the first step in a five-step strategy to designate summer off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails and other use areas over the next few years.
		NEWS Sequoia National Forest Giant Sequoia National Monument 900 West Grand Avenue
		These maps are specific to four areas of the national forest: the Piute Mountains, Lake Isabella area, Greenhorn Mountains, and Breckenridge Mountain.
	www.corva.org /Latest_Issues/Sequoia%20Route%20Invitory%20map%20available.htm (584 words)

	Sequoia National Park Lodging
		During your visit to Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, or the Sequoia National Forest and the Sequoia National Monument, we invite you to stay at one of our fine bed and breakfast lodging accommodations.
		Bed and breakfast home near the Sequoia National Forest Area, 90 minutes south of Sequoia National Park, along California State Highway 190.
		Lodging for the entire family can be found in our comfortable and personally maintained homestays and inns located close to both National Park entrances and adjacent to the National Forest and the National Monument.
	www.sequoiabedandbreakfast.com (152 words)

	Sequoia National Forest Campgrounds
		GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,800 ft. The campground is located in the Sequoia National Monument of the Sequoia National Forest and is along the shore of Ten Mile Creek.
		GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,000 ft. The campground, located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument of the Sequoia National Forest, is among Ponderosa, cedar, Sequoia, and other conifers, stretches along Eshom Creek.
		GENERAL COMMENTS: The elevation is 5,000 ft. This small campground, located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument of the Sequoia National Forest, has two spurs with no turnarounds and is beside a small stream which feeds Tule River.
	www.forestcamping.com /dow/pacficsw/seqcmp.htm (12022 words)

	Sequoia National Forest (North) Area Campgrounds
		A major feature of this area is Long Meadow, one of the finest sequoia groves in the national forest.
		Sequoia National Forest (North) Area Campgrounds Topo Map
		Trail Reports for Sequoia National Forest (North) Area Campgrounds
	www.trails.com /explore/tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=HGS336-010 (165 words)

	Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Giant Sequoia National Monument Plan
		The Sierra Nevada Forest Protection Campaign along with the Sierra Club, Tule River Conservancy, Earth Island Institute, Sequoia Forestkeeper, and the Center for Biological Diversity filed suit on Thursday, January 27th, to prevent implementation of the Giant Sequoia National Monument Plan.
		The Forest Service released the Giant Sequoia National Monument Management Plan last year that allows extensive logging and harm to the fragile wildlife within the park.
		The Giant Sequoia National Monument contains approximately two-thirds of all of the giant sequoia trees in the world and is important habitat for many fragile species.
	www.sierracampaign.org /Updates/2005-02-03_EnvironmentalGroupsSue.html (513 words)

	U.S.F.S. Sequoia National Forest, Fire Lookout, Page 1
		Located in the Sequoia National Forest, Cannell Ranger District, Township 22 S, Range 34 E, Section 12, it is also used for BLM and Inyo Forest Fire Traffic.
		Delilah Lookout is located in the Hume District of the Sequoia National Forest in Township 13 S., Range 26 E., Section 11 at an elevation of 5,156 feet.
		Jordan Lookout is located in Township 20 S, Range 31 E, Section 15 and is in the Sequoia National Forest, Tulle River District.
	www.sierratel.com /miamilo/SEQUOINF.HTM (544 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Sequoia National Forest
		The Sequoia National Forest is at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada range.
		The forest has five wildernesses, a scenic byway and four wild and scenic rivers.
		Camping, water sports, hiking, downhill and cross-country skiing and horseback riding are among the forest's many recreational activities.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/15134gd.htm (166 words)

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