The Grandeur of Ancient Forests
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Though only four percent of old growth redwood forests is left, it's still nowhere near fully explored. Richard Preston speaks in tones of wonder and joy about discoveries of the biggest trees in the world. The images are stunning. Naturally, the oldest redwood is named Gaia.
Preston also talks of the devastation of the primaeval hemlock forests in the eastern United States from an invading parasite.
"We have a boundless curiosity...for me personally, the trees have taught me an entirely new way of loving my children." [19:32]
