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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Some tree species that grow as tall as 300 feet and have lifespans up to 3,000 years show similar growth rates despite climate and ecological variations in their environments, like between the US state of California and the UK.<\/p>\n

The United Kingdom is now home to about 500,000 giant sequoia and coastal redwood trees \u2014 outnumbering just 80,000 of their kin growing in California\u2019s Sierra Nevada mountains,<\/p>\n

The towering trees can reach about 300 ft (90 meters) during their 3,000-year lifespan. Despite the ecological differences between the UK and in their native California, these trees show similar growth rates and can mop up substantial amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a stud published in the journal Royal Society Open Science revealed.<\/p>\n

Utilizing 3D terrestrial laser scanning technology, the scientists measured, weighed and analyzed the trees to study their stems, stumps, branches, bark, seeds and foliage. Referring back to historical records dating back to their introduction in 1853, when they were initially brought to the UK as seeds and saplings, the research team were able to measure their growth rates over time.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiant sequoias are some of the most massive organisms on Earth and in their native range, make up some of the most carbon-dense forests in the world due to their great age,\u201d said Ross Holland, the study\u2019s lead author and geospatial analyst at East Point Geo. \u201cWe found that UK redwoods are well adapted to the UK and able to capture a large amount of carbon dioxide.\u201d<\/p>\n

Victorian-era Britain viewed these majestic trees as symbols of opulence, often adorning grand estates and parks with them.<\/p>\n

In the 21st century, their significance has evolved beyond mere decoration, becoming more practical \u2014 there is renewed interest in planting these giants for \u201cpublic appeal and potential for storing carbon,\u201d according to the scientists.<\/p>\n

Researchers from University College London (UCL) and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, west London, have made the first-ever map of giant redwood trees in the UK, finding around 5,000 across the country. They studied 97 trees in three locations: an avenue at Benmore Botanical Garden in Dunoon, Scotland, Wakehurst Place in West Sussex \u2014 whose grounds are managed by Kew Gardens \u2014 and a path in mixed woodland in Havering Country Park, Essex.<\/p>\n

They found that UK redwoods can capture 85 kilograms of carbon yearly, depending on their age, climate and care.<\/p>\n

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