Extreme wildfires have destroyed about one-fifth of all giant sequoia trees. To safeguard their future, the National Park Service is planting seedlings that could better survive a hotter climate.
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California’s sequoia population has taken a hit in the past few years. The National Park Service wants to help it rebound but environmentalists are concerned the program could hurt more than it helps.