Could You Cut Down a Sequoia?

Giant Sequoias only grow in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is illegal to cut down a giant redwood tree. The redwood tree's famous concentric circles do indicate the age of the tree, but some the rings are so small they are invisible to the naked eye.

Can you chop down a sequoia tree?

Giant Sequoias only grow in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The oldest known giant redwood trees in California are more than 3,000 years old. ... In addition, fires actually help redwoods survive by wiping out smaller trees that would eventually take over. It is illegal to cut down a giant redwood tree.

Can I cut down a redwood tree on my property?

The general rule in California allows a landowner to remove trees that are growing on their own property and so belong to them as long as the species is not legally protected.