Scott Peters tweeted the following:
"These highly intense wildfires are due to decades of poor forest management and climate change. The fires take a heavy toll on the sequoias, our environment, public health, and the economy.cbo.gov/publication/57"Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Scott Peters:
"Sadly, sequoias are becoming another casualty of CA wildfires.Did you know that the last major loss of giant #sequoias due to wildfire was over 750 years ago? Intense wildfires have killed nearly 20% of these giant trees in the last two years.nps.gov/articles/000/w"Read on Twitter
"Did you know that giant #sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years? The oldest known tree lived to 3,266 years! The heights of the sequoias are just as impressive. The largest ever measured was over 36 feet in diameter & 311 feet tall.Learn more: nps.gov/seki/learn/nat" on June 21Read on Twitter
"This #FathersDay, we recognize the incredible fathers and father figures who continue to uplift our communities!" on June 19Read on Twitter