Category Archives: California

The Coastal Redwoods Rainforest

I had a chance to explore the Coastal Redwood forests of Northern California. Because of the moisture the area receives and the climate, these trees grow massive. Here are a few photos.

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Redwood Tree Bark for Cordage

In northern California, the Coastal Redwoods can be a large source of cordage fiber. Hiking through the old forests I noticed there is substantial amounts of massive bark slabs which contain a huge amount of fiber. It is similar to … Continue reading

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