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decade. Over a longer time period of 4,000-10,000 years, the extent and 

 distribution of the Giant Sequoia groves themselves have also changed 

 dramatically. Thus, it is important that we appreciate these dynamics in 

 planning ecosystem management strategies for Giant Sequoia that will be as 

 viable in the next and subsequent centuries as they are today. 



Scientists have learned a great deal about the biology and ecology of Giant 

 Sequoia in recent decades, but we are far from knowing all of the answers. 

 There is a clear consensus, however, that preservation of Giant Sequoia / 

 mixed conifer ecosystems will require continuing feedback between basic and | 

 applied researchers.and managers as our understanding of ecosystem 

 structure and function continues to increase. Forest community structure and 

 the maintenance of critical biodiversity must be based on an ecosystem 

 approach to resource management . 



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