National Geographic’s Behind The COver: Saving the Forest
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Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park - April 14, 2022 - National Geographic's Behind the Cover showcases a feature with renowned photographer Keith Ladzinski. Delving into the positive aspects of forest fires, Ladzinski sheds light on innovative solutions addressing this critical environmental issue. The spotlight of the article is on Ladzinski's iconic photograph capturing a giant sequoia, prominently featured on the cover of National Geographic's May 2022 "Saving the Forests" issue.
The majestic giant sequoias of California, among the oldest and largest trees on Earth, confront an ominous future amid the escalating threat of wildfires in the region. With California's wildfire season extending from May to October, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change, scientists are engaged in tireless efforts to safeguard these iconic trees from permanent loss. To gain deeper insights into the critical plight of our planet's largest trees and to explore Keith's narrative behind his iconic image, see article below.