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词条 Michael Taylor (forester)
释义

  1. Tallest tree discoveries

  2. Largest coast redwood discoveries

  3. Education

  4. Location

  5. References

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| name = Michael Taylor
| image = Michael Taylor.jpg
| caption = Michael Taylor in Redwood National Park taking a preliminary measurement with a laser rangefinder
| birth_name = Michael W. Taylor
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|4|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles
| occupation = Forester
| known_for = Discovered Hyperion (tree), the tallest tree in the world. Discovered many tall redwood trees.
}}

Michael W. Taylor (born 25 April 1966, in Los Angeles) is a leading discoverer of champion and tallest trees - most notably coast redwoods. In 2006, Taylor co-discovered the tallest known tree in the world, a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) now named "Hyperion". He also discovered "Helios" and "Icarus", the 2nd and 3rd tallest.

National Geographic made a video about the discovery and measuring of Hyperion.[1] The discovery made headlines.[2][3][4]

Taylor has discovered 50 coast redwoods over {{convert|350|ft|0}} tall, and co-discovered approximately 100 more with Chris Atkins and Stephen Sillett, who is the first holder of the Kenneth L. Fisher Chair in Redwood Forest Ecology at Humboldt State University.[5] Taylor and Sillett have collaborated and measured remarkable previously unknown redwoods. Their discoveries have fueled research and public interest in coast redwoods, which are now a World Heritage Site.

Michael is a main character of the non-fiction book (2007) The Wild Trees.[6] The narrative includes how Taylor began exploring for tall trees, measuring tallest trees, and later networking with Pacific coast forest researchers.

Taylor co-discovered the largest known coast redwood named Lost Monarch in the Grove of Titans, as well as Iluvatar in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.

Tallest tree discoveries

Redwoods: Helios and Icarus were discovered in 2006, shortly before Hyperion. Hyperion was the record height coast redwood that prompted National Geographic Society and Save-the-Redwoods League to coordinate a documentary. These are just 3 of many coast redwoods over {{convert|350|ft|0}} feet which Michael Taylor discovered. The details are chronicled at www.talltreesclub.org{{deadlink|date=November 2014}}

Tree NameHeight
m ft
Hyperion115.61|m|ft|disp=table}}
Helios114.58|m|ft|disp=table}}
Icarus113.14|m|ft|disp=table}}
[7]Pines: Discovery of 4 new world's tallest pine trees, January, 2011.[8]

Largest coast redwood discoveries

Taylor discovered and co-discovered the largest known coast redwoods. The locations of these trees have not been disclosed by the National and California State Parks to the general public. For more information see www.landmarktrees.net

Tree Name LocationHeightDiameter (b.h)Volume Source
m ft m ft m3 ft3
Lost Monarch JSRSP97.5|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}7.9|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}1203.46|m3|cuft|disp=table|comma=5}} [9]
Fusion Giant, aka Melkor RNP106.3|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}6.8|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}1107.2|m3|cuft|disp=table|comma=5}} [10]
Iluvatar PCRSP91.43|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}6.25|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}1061.88|m3|cuft|disp=table|comma=5}} [9]
Del Norte Titan JSRSP93.6|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}7.3|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}1053.38|m3|cuft|disp=table|comma=5}} [9]
El Viejo Del Norte JSRSP98.7|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}7.1|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}1002.41|m3|cuft|disp=table|comma=5}} [9]
Howland Hill Giant JSRSP100.6|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}5.85|m|ft|disp=table|comma=5}}950.9|m3|cuft|disp=table|comma=5}} [11]

Education

Taylor attended Humboldt State University from 1984-87 studying forestry, attended San Diego State University in 1988, returned to Humboldt State University 1992-94 completing a bachelor of science in environmental engineering.

Location

Michael Taylor resides in northern California.

References

1. ^National Geographic: Measuring Hyperion
2. ^Eureka, new tallest living thing, San Francisco Chronicle
3. ^{{cite web|title=For Extreme Tree Hunters, Redwoods Rule|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/04/AR2007010400903.html|publisher=Washington Post}}
4. ^{{cite web|title=For Extreme Tree Hunters, Redwoods Rule|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16475729|publisher=MSNBC}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.humboldt.edu/redwoods/sillett |title=Sillett: Ken L. Fisher Chair in Redwood Forest Ecology |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130104204032/http://www.humboldt.edu/redwoods/sillett/ |archivedate=2013-01-04 |df= }}
6. ^Preston, Richard (2007), The Wild Trees: A Story Of Passion And Daring. Allen Lane Publishers.
7. ^{{cite web|author1=Christopher J. Earle|title=Sequoia sempervirens (coast redwood)|url=http://www.conifers.org/cu/Sequoia.php|website=The Gymnosperm Database|accessdate=2014-11-01}}
8. ^KGW News, World's Tallest Pine, January 23, 2011 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110912003534/http://www.kgw.com/news/Claim-Worlds-tallest-pine-tree-in-Southern-Oregon-114456559.html |date=September 12, 2011 }}
9. ^1 2 3 Gymnosperm Database
10. ^Vaden, M. D. (2008). Grove of Titans & Atlas Grove. Website Documentary Page.
11. ^Van Pelt, R. (2001). Forest Giants of the Pacific Coast. Global Forest. {{ISBN|0-295-98140-7}}.
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