A new UCL-led study shows that giant sequoias, introduced to the UK 160 years ago, are well-adapted and effective at carbon sequestration, absorbing about 85 kilograms of carbon annually. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, the research provides a crucial understanding of these trees’ growth patterns and their potential environmental benefits, emphasizing the importance of future studies on their adaptation to the UK’s evolving climate. Redwood Trees at Wakehurst Horsebridge Woods. Credit: Visual Air © RBG Kew 3D laser scan of a Giant Sequoia with a green block to represent the height of a person. Credit: Mathilda Digby 3D laser scan of two Giant Sequoias. Credit: Mathilda Digby
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