Meet the Giant Sequoia, the ‘Super Tree’ Built to Withstand Fire

Operations Section Chief Jon Wallace looks over General Sherman, a historic giant sequoia, that was protected from fires with structure wrap in Sequoia National Park in 2021. Hundreds of firefighters were battling to protect several groves of giant sequoias, warning the enormous ancient trees were at risk from out-of-control blazes. Credit: Gary Kazanjian/AFP via Getty Images