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Ladybugs gathering

A look inside the redwood forest’s secret world

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Discover intimate, close‑up views of forest plants and wildlife in this macro photo gallery, revealing the hidden textures, colors, and tiny creatures of the woods.

An illustration showing the layers beneath the bark of a redwood tree: phloem, cambium, sapwood, and heartwood.

What lies beneath: Anatomy of redwoods

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Under the bark of coast redwoods and giant sequoias are many layers, each with an important job in the growth and protection of the tree. Bark – the outer layer of the tree, the bark, protects the tree from damage …