WELCOME
Celebrating 100 Years Sequoia National Forest 1908 - 2008. If the land could speak, it would tell many stories of Native Americans, cattle, gold prospecting, lumber camps, sheep drives, early day resorts, hot springs, pack stations, and isolated forest guard stations and fire lookouts. One hundred years ago on July 1908, the Sequoia National Forest was formed and the Forest Service became responsible for the perpetuation of the natural and cultural assets within the national forest boundary. Visit our Centennial Celebration pages and learn more about the history of the Forest.
Come join us!
The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National
Monument are named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest
tree. The landscape is as spectacular as its 38 groves of giant
sequoia. Majestic granite monoliths, glacier-torn canyons,
roaring whitewater, and lush meadows await your discovery at the
southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
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Features
Southern Sierra Science Symposium »
Plan to attend the Southern Sierra Science Symposium, Thursday,
September 4 at the Visalia Convention Center.
Nationwide experts with various scientific backgrounds will
discuss the current forces of climate change on the Southern Sierra
Nevada landscape. Downloadable PDF of the Symposium Informational Poster
California Wildfire Information »
Wildfires are burning throughout the State of California, and on the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Visit this site often for the latest information for your upcoming travels.
Wildland Fire Use »
Wildland Fire Use is the management of naturally ignited fires to achieve resource benefits, where fire is a major component of the ecosystem.
Welcome to the Giant Sequoia National
Monument�»
Your next adventure starts here! Year-round recreational
opportunities abound.
Centennial Year Highlights 1908 - 2008 »
Highlights from celebrations around the forest.
Joint Fire Science / Red Mountain Mastication Study - A Success Story �
Weather, fire operations and research efforts came together on December 5th and 6th, 2007 to accomplish the prescribed burn treatments on the Red Mountain Mastication Study units.
A Collaboration Success »
Plannning Efforts for the Giant Sequoia National
Monument
A Partnership Success - The Big Meadow Restoration Project�»
The Hume Lake Ranger District entered into an agreement back in 2004 with the Fresno Flyfishers for Conservation and California Sate University- Fresno, to begin looking at stream and meadow restoration work at Big Meadows.
America The
Beautiful�»
America The Beautiful - The New Pass will be available in
January, 2007. This pass will be honored by the Forest Service,
National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land
Management and Bureau of Reclamation. Read more......
Fire Lookouts of Sequoia National
Forest�»
In their heyday during the 1930's there were over 8,000 fire
lookouts that dotted mountain tops across the United States with
over 600 in California.
Forest Route Designation Strategy�»
Over the next several years, all national forests in California
will designate a system of roads and trails for motorized
OHV use that will
enhance quality recreation opportunities, promote public safety
and protect natural resources.
Giant Sequoia Photo Gallery�»
The old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words" is
certainly true when viewing photographs of giant
sequoias.