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33: 326: 40: 198:—an old, fire-scarred giant sequoia with few visitors and was the 14th tallest giant sequoia in the world. In 2015, the tree lost significant trunk volume, over 27 ft (8.2 m) in height, and over half of its crown during the 162:). It is formed from the Evans, Lockwood, Little Boulder, Boulder, Kennedy, Windy Gulch, and Horseshoe Bend groves. The complex is home to a rich collection of old-growth giant sequoias covering a combined 2,270 acres (9.2 km). 363: 170:
Evans Grove Complex derives its name from Evans Grove, the largest constituent grove, which itself is named after John Evans, who lived nearby and protected the trees from fire.
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The complex and its surroundings were heavily impacted by the
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Some trees of special note found within the complex include:
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This article related to a protected area in California is a
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Map showing the location of Evans Grove Complex
Fresno County
California
United States
36°46′26″N 118°49′09″W / 36.773937°N 118.819094°W / 36.773937; -118.819094
Sequoiadendron giganteum
complex
giant sequoia
groves
Kings River
Kings Canyon
Giant Sequoia National Monument
Sequoia National Forest
Rough Fire
Sequoia National Forest
Ishi Giant
Rough Fire
List of giant sequoia groves
List of largest giant sequoias


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