Proceedings of the Symposium on Giant Sequoias: Their Place in the Ecosystem andSociety. Held in Visalia, California on June 23-25, 1992

摘要

These proceedings summarize the results of a blending of public perceptions,management, and research presented at a symposium on Giant Sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), held in Visalia, California. Twenty-eight papers are included, focusing on six major topics: public values and perceptions, natural perspectives, disturbance environments, grove development, management strategies, and views from agency leadership. These papers summarize the state of knowledge and perceptions of this magnificent species and their place in ecosystems and society.