Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument

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[Logo]: Centennial Logo

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.

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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. more�»

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CURRRENT CONDITIONS

Safety Alerts, Fires, Advisories, Closures, and Restrictions

Features

[Thumbnail]: Science Symposium Logo 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.

[Thumbnail]: Lightning 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.

[Thumbnail]: gsnm rockn' and rolln' logo. 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.

[Thumbnail]: gsnm rockn' and rolln' logo. 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

[Thumbnail]: big meadow 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.

[Thumbnail]: America the Beautiful Pass image 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......

[Thumbnail]: Baker Point Lookout 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.

[Thumbnail]: Region 5 Route Designation Strategy logo. 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.

[Thumbnail]: giant sequoia. Giant Sequoia Photo Gallery�»
The old saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words" is certainly true when viewing photographs of giant sequoias.