Type
Point of Interest
Location
37.8933°N 122.5739°W
A redwood that fell naturally and is decaying on the forest floor, where it acts as a nurse log for new growth. Because Muir Woods has never been logged, this recycling cycle continues unbroken.
Details
- Type
- Point of Interest
- Accessibility
- Limited accessibility
What to See
The log feeds and shelters seedlings as it breaks down, returning nutrients to the soil. Where commercial logging removes fallen trees, that cycle is cut off. Muir Woods was never logged, so decaying trunks like this one keep regenerating the forest floor and supporting the next generation of plants.