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Giant Sequoias in Burgholz State Forest

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Giant Sequoias in Burgholz State Forest

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Giant Sequoias in Burgholz State Forest

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    Location: Bergisches Land, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    September 1, 2021

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    Staatsforst Burgholz is a forest area known for its nationwide unique arboretum, in which forest science studies are carried out, in which an ecological interlocking of foreign wood with native species takes place. This was achieved by planting the foreign tree species (including sequoia trees) within the local woody plants at the beginning of the 70s.
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    January 3, 2021

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    A visit to the Staatsforst Burgholz in Wuppertal with its unique arboretum (planting of various trees from all over the world for study purposes) is always worthwhile. With an area …
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    April 25, 2021

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    Mermirising part of the forest, pictures don't capture the feeling of walking among these giant trees, Considering these trees live for 500+ years on average and they were planted in beginning of 1900s makes you wonder how young this forest is.!

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 240 m

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