In Photo #2, there is a cross section of a redwood tree. This tree was seedling in A.D. 664, and living more than 1,300 year. However, it was cut down in 1965. One time it crashed down, sliced up and a slab put on display for historical events. The cross section rings provide the clues of the tree’s life from climate, weather, and patterns of change that indicate a calendar of historical events. The red wood belongs to Californian floristic province (Map #3) characterized by the Mediterranean climate (Map #5) consisting of dry, hot summers and wet, cool winters. They grow along the coasts and in the forests. The trees need rain and moderate temperatures for growth. They grow in agricultural areas and can be found in Bakersfield (Map #1).
