The majesty of the trees, the evidence of their wisdom to compete for survival, in search of sunlight and moisture in the expansive forest canopy, becomes thought provoking. By comparison, their endurance of fires, drought and floods shrinks the human struggle for survival. If lessons of sheer willpower are to be learned in life, they can be found deep in the forest of these earthly giants. Following the Eel River basin, they gather, a commune of nature. Wild fern, sorrel and moss of all descriptions are abundant on the forest floor.
Footsteps fall silent here.
Scattered rays of filtered sunlight bring the promise of each new day. The stately sentinels, young and old, stand in testament to the vitality of nature and bear the genetic material of thousands of years. Their wood is valued for its beauty, and its fire and weather resistance. Scarred, totally cleared earth remains where once stood many of these treasures. The important thing is care and protection if these forests are to survive.