This site refers to the three types of Redwood by the names commonly used in the U.K: Giant Redwood / Giant Sequoia / Wellingtonia Sequoiadendron giganteum Coast Redwood / Redwood Sequoia sempervirens Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Links Redwoods Giant Sequoia A fantastic American site with a huge amount of information about Giant Redwoods with detailed questions and answers on growing, planting and looking after the world's largest tree. Highly recommended! The Sequoia Project A great German site with information on Giant Redwoods in Europe, including the UK via 'Sequoias in Europe'. Mammoetbomen in België A very good Belgium site with information on Giant Redwoods in Europe. There is also a UK gallery. Redwoods in Belgium/France A French speaking site about trees that intends to focus more closely on Redwoods in the future. Redwoods in France A new (in May 2007) French site with information on Giant Redwoods including a nifty link that displays redwood locations on Google Earth. The Tree Search for 'Redwoods' for some amazing pictures and facts. The Tree 2 The Rationale for Planting Exotic Trees - Alan Mitchell. National Park Service American National Park Service site - search for 'sequoia', also 'fire' for interesting facts about fire management. National Park Service 2 Links directly to details of the largest trees on the American National Park Service site. Save the Redwoods American Save the Redwoods site - more facts about Redwoods including specific examples. Askmar Essays on Redwood Botany by Dr. Herbert Baker (1965) - Mentions Redwoods doing well in the UK but also states "never heard of any seedlings actually making their appearance". Grove of Titans Redwood Trees An account of an exploration of the Jedediah Smith Redwood Forest in America written by Mario D. Vaden. English Nature Mentions "The flora, which probably grew on the mountainous slopes of Dartmoor and in the valley flood plain is dominated by redwood conifers..." National Geographic A fantastic look at the Coast Redwood, the article appeared in the October 2009 edition of the magazine. Ted.com A talk by Richard Preston on the Giant Trees. Very highly recommended Radio 4 17th June 2009 James Aldred climbs one of Britain's tallest trees, a giant redwood affectionately called Goliath Humbolt State University A Photo Tour of Coast Redwood, Sequoia sempervirens. There is also a page on Giant Redwood Sequoiadendron giganteum Giants of the Tree World Giant trees in Hatfield, Herfordshire, includes much historical and botanical information. Trees Old Trees Old Trees in The Netherlands and Western Europe Tree Register The Tree Register - Not much on Redwoods but useful details on trees generally. Woodland Trust The Woodland Trust - A useful directory of woods in the UK managed by the Woodland Trust. Includes this article on The Secret Forest of Umbria, Italy in the Ancient Tree Forum. Tree Council The Tree Council - A general UK tree site but a shortage of Redwoods! Lightning (trees) Weather News Center - A site with details about lightning strikes to trees. Oaks of Bialowieza National Park A site written by Tomasz Niechoda from Poland, not Redwoods but notable nonetheless. Places Little History of Eversley An interesting document with history on this tree in Eversley Churchyard. Chelmsford Museum Details of Chelmsford Museum. There are two Giant Redwoods in the grounds. Hylands House Chelmsford Borough Council's details of Hyland House and estate where a tree resides. Anglesey Abbey In the Abbey's 98 Acre grounds they have recently planted no less than 36 Wellingtonia. Cambridge University Botanic Garden 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens which includes a bizzare Weeping Wellingtonia. Beaulieu The National Motor Museum in the heart of the New Forest has a number of Redwoods. Lynford Hall A history of the Hall where a double rowed set of Giant Redwoods are growing. Ickworth House A real Redwood-fest with several mini-groves of Coast and Giant Redwood. Miscellaneous Guerrilla Gardening ..sowing the seeds of resistance in south London, with a spot of illicit gardening in its neglected public spaces. Debby's Garden Links to UK gardening related websites plus heaps of hints and tips. Chitern Seeds A Seed Supplier, including Redwood seeds. Great Big Trees Offering a wide range of tree species in recyclable transparent tubes - including Redwoods of course. Froglets Publications Bob Ogley's book business, Bob wrote 'In The Wake of The Hurricane'. Garden 4 Less Comprehensive range of garden tools and equipment on the Internet and a mini-directory of various gardening topics. Redwood Sequoias Tours Explore Sequoia Redwoods in the morning, and visit Wine Country in the afternoon! Rare Plant Fairs Under new management, definitely worth a visit! A book on the History of Yachting This unique book is an exceptional record of maritime history about famous yachts, brave crews, and their love of sailing by John Jeffries. A stunning book, highly recommended to anyone with an interest in yachting. Can you recommend a link to include on this page?