Tallest Tree Discoveries
Redwoods: Helios and Icarus were discovered in 2006, shortly before Hyperion. Hyperion was the record height coast redwood that prompted National Geographic Society and Save-the-Redwoods League to coordinate a documentary. These are just 3 of many coast redwoods over 350' tall which Michael Taylor discovered. The details are chronicled at www.talltreesclub.org
| Tree Name | Height | |
|---|---|---|
| (m) | (ft) | |
| Hyperion | 115.5 | 379.1 |
| Helios | 114.7 | 376.3 |
| Icarus | 113.1 | 371.2 |
Pines: Discovery of 4 new world's tallest pine trees, January, 2011.
Read more about this topic: Michael Taylor (forester)
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