Tallest Trees Unveiled: Professor Steve Sillett reaveals the hidden world of redwood canopies. From Left: The tops of old redwoods have often been killed in crown fires long ago.
Eventually they regrow new vibrant crowns, such as this tree is doing here. Middle: Huckleberry bushes grow from pockets of decaying wood and soil high up in tall redwoods—a handy snack for scientists performing canopy research.Right: The first branches on tall redwoods are often 150 feet or more above the ground. For climbers, the view can be intimidating. Professional Tree Climbing Gear. Rock Climbing Media Reviews: Books, Movies, and more. SummitPost : Hiking, Climbing and Mountaineering.