Redwood National Park
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Redwood is an ancient forest that spans many square miles. It has the largest and tallest tree in the world, a 379-foot redwood. A single redwood can hold 34,000 pounds of water by itself. The oldest redwood is about 2,520 years old. That means it was around at the birth of the Roman Republic and was already 500 years old when Rome became an empire.
Redwood National Park is a refuge for plants and animals. Before it became a park, 90 percent of the redwood trees had been cut down. The ferns that surround the trees go back to the Jurassic Age. The plants in the park are movie stars, appearing in movies such as Jurassic Park and Star Wars.
More than 200 exotic species live in the area, but some like the northern spotted owl are dying off.
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Many U.S. presidents helped the parks, but Theodore Roosevelt did the most. He created five national parks before the Park Service even existed. These five parks were Crater Lake, Wind Cave, Sullys Hill, Mesa Verde, and Platt National Park. He signed the Antiquities Act on June 8, 1906. This act allowed the president to make something like a big sculpture into a national monument. From September 24 to December 8, 1906, T.R. created four monuments: Devil’s Tower, El Morro, Montezuma Castle, and Petrified
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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. made an incredible speech on Conservation. He wanted to spread the word to the American people. He first started with the Cabinet, the Supreme Court, Senators and Representatives in Congress, and the Inland Waterways Commission. Then, these men would pass it to the American civilians. Roosevelt also tied in progress, morality, and patriotism in his speech, Conservation as a National Duty.
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Theodore Roosevelt "Be practical as well as genius in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars, but remember to keep your feet on the ground" Theodore Roosevelt said this in 1904. Theodore Roosevelt, AKA Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States of America. He was not only a politician, but a naturalist, a writer. and was one of the most recognized presidents for many years.
The National Park Service Act in 1916’s mission statement was framed with the help of Olmsted, Jr. He also worked with preserving the Everglades in Florida and Yosemite National Park in California. His fight to protect the Red Wood trees in California was so appreciated that the National Park Service even named the Olmsted Grove, a group of trees in the Redwood National Park, after him. Olmsted’s legacy of preservation continued through his son, allowing for more people to be inspired to preserve our natural beauties in the
Roosevelt is famously in love with the natural landscape, and he was a big fan of ecologists of the time. Alongside Muir, Roosevelt also thought Audubon was a national hero. Wilson wasn’t too far behind. “We have studied as perhaps no other
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, also known as the conservationist president, became the 26th and youngest President of the nation’s history. Roosevelt once said, “We have fallen heirs to the most glorious heritage a people ever received, and each one must do his part if we wish to show that the nation is worthy of its good fortune.” Roosevelt wanted individuals to do their part by protecting and cherishing the nation’s resources, and that led Teddy to be an important figure in American history. Roosevelt was important because he had the desire to make society more fair and equitable with economic opportunities for all Americans. America wouldn’t be the same without Roosevelt because of his dedication to conserve and make a change.
Picture yourself hiking through the ancient redwoods of Yosemite, their towering majesty instilling a profound sense of awe and humility. These national parks, with their breathtaking beauty, have the power to touch our souls and ignite our deepest emotions. They provide solace in times of turmoil, healing for weary hearts, and inspiration for artists, poets, and dreamers. By preserving these landscapes, we ensure that future generations can experience these transformative moments, fostering a love and respect for the natural world that will last a
Today, his legacy remains all over the U.S with six national parks dedicated to Roosevelt. All of his achievements are remarkable, and are still remembered up to this
The National Park Service offers many important things to the United States. In the article, "A Monumental Fight," Katy Steinmetz states that national parks offer the use of scientific exploration, historical research, and tourism for travelers (32). Park lovers voice out that parks are a part of history and is the home for many animals. While others are arguing that the National Parks might need a cut in funds.
The first redwood conservation group to drive the movement was the Sempervirens Club in 1900, which fought to preserve redwood predominantly in San Jose and the rest of Southern California. Later, in 1918, the Save-the-Redwoods League was established and took charge of the redwood conservation movement in Northern California. From the very beginning, however, various women’s clubs and organizations both helped the Sempervirens Club and Save-the-Redwoods League as well as campaigned actively for the tree’s preservation. Both in San Jose and Humboldt County of Northern California, women were key in the success of the movement. Thanks to the various redwood conservation groups and their interactions with women’s conservation clubs and groups,