Here we are in a sub-alpine meadow surrounded by thousands-of-years old giant sequoia trees. This meadow was developed for cattle grazing during the early 20th century. Recent efforts to restore the natural hydrology of the meadow aim to restore this wetland habitat.
Contact Information:
Affiliation (e.g., university, agency, non-profit): University of California, Merced
Field Station, Marine Lab or Field Site Name: UC Merced Sequoia Field Station
Website of Field Station, Marine Lab: https://yfs.ucmerced.edu
Contact: Breezy Jackson
Contact Email: bjackson10@ucmerced.edu
Video Information:
Video Developed by: Ezequiel CarlosDate of Video Recording: 06/21/2025
Time of Day Video Recorded: 10:00 am
Season: Summer
Video Site Number: Site 2
North Orientation: dense clump of trees on the other side of meadow, 90 degrees left of the fallen tree
Location and Environment
Country: United States of AmericaState: California
Latitude: 36.5560780
Longitude: -118.7481409
Elevation: 5,000-7,500 ft
Slope: Flat
Aspect: None
Climate Zones: Temperate
Biomes: Temperate Forest
Habitat Types: Terrestrial
Vegetation Types: sub-alpine meadow, giant sequoia forest
Additional Data:
Associated 360 Degree Videos Content:
https://thevirtualfield.org/360-degree-seasonal-videos/?_fsml_name=uc-merced-sequoia-field-station
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