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Philip Stielstra discusses the role of coast redwoods and giant sequoias in assisted migration and their future in the Pacific Northwest.

We are joined by Philip Stielstra , founder of PropagationNation , to explore the fascinating world of coast redwoods ( Sequoia sempervirens ) and giant sequoias ( Sequoiadendron giganteum ) . Philip shares his inspiring journey from Seattle Tree Ambassador to becoming a leader in assisted migration, helping these ancient giants find a new future in the Pacific Northwest. We dive into: The unique traits that make coast redwoods and giant sequoias candidates for assisted migration , including their fire resistance, drought tolerance, and pest resistance. Challenges such as slow seed production, low natural regeneration, and the ecological and ethical considerations of introducing these species to non-native environments. Insights into Indigenous perspectives on land stewardship and how they inform restoration practices. Propagation Nation's Redwood Test Plot Grant Initiative , which studies the viability of these iconic trees in new environments. This episode builds on themes from previous treehugger podcast ep isodes featuring Dr. Sally Aitken on climate-smart forestry , Chelsey Armstrong on Forest Gardens and Indigenous knowledge systems , and last but not least the Climate…

People in this episode

Host: Michael T Yadrick

Guest: Philip Stielstra

Topics covered

• assisted migration
• coast redwoods
• giant sequoias
• ecological considerations
• Indigenous perspectives
• climate adaptation

Keywords

• coast redwoods
• giant sequoias
• assisted migration
• ecological restoration
• Indigenous knowledge
• climate-smart forestry
• fire resistance
• drought tolerance
• pest resistance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PropagationNation

Books & works: Climate Feels

Places: Pacific Northwest, Seattle, non-native environments

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