All of these factors help seeds to grow. Over the years we have allowed the numbers of Redwood old growth to fall drastically. It is estimated that 1,950,000 acres of coast Redwoods occurred naturally in nature. We now protect 80,000 acres in parks and reserves. Today we still value all that the tree has to offer for lumber purposes.
Redwood transmits no odor or taste to fluids.
So, it is useful to construct industrial vats, petrolium refineries, wineries and various other holding tanks. The wood is also useful in constructing decks, patio furniture, fences, siding, planters or any other wood item that may come into contact with damp or fire. Redwood Lumber Industry. Goldenwest Books, 1982. They Felled the Redwoods.