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Old 01-25-2004, 02:35 PM
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The General Sherman Tree
While on my recent trip I got to see the General Sherman Tree. This tree is the largest (known) living thing on earth. The tree is 2300-2700 years old, 275 feet tall, and 36.5 feet in diameter at the base. The mass of the tree is estimated at 1385 tons. Here's a few shots.
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From a distance.
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The nitty gritty.
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I thought you said you were going to the General Grant Tree?
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Agla,

I posted the Sherman Tree because it's the biggest. The General Grant is the third largest living thing on earth. They are about 1/2 hour apart so I got to see them both.
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You really don't get a sense of the tree's size until you see the closeup at the bae, with you standing there. That thing is huuuuuuge!
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Wonder how long it going to take to transplant that one?
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I was just kidding with you. That was one hell of a trip!
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I was there a few years ago. A very impressive tree !
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