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David Milarch is an arborist from central Michigan. In 1991, Milarch had a near-death experience that inspired a personal quest – to archive the genetics of the world's most giant trees before they're gone and to replant global forests to fight climate change. We are joining David and his efforts to save the redwood champions of Northern California from the ravages of climate change by planting th
It’s no secret that the climate is shifting. Global climate change is already affecting our communities - strange weather events, shifting temperatures, and more. Sometimes looking far ahead into the future, given all the unknowns, can be daunting. Here at PropagationNation, though, we believe in the power of today to change the world of tomorrow - we believe in adapting, and we believe in hope.
We are working with people like you all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond to help redwoods and sequoias “walk.” Shifting the range of redwoods and sequoias northward is no small feat, but it is worth the effort, for the future of both our region and of the trees themselves.
In the Pacific Northwest, many of our quintessential tree species are projected to decline in the next 50 years due to stress from increased droughts, higher summer temperatures, and emerging diseases. Redwoods and sequoias, which are naturally resilient to many of these stressors, could bridge the gap in ecosystem resilience and help to keep the Northwest green.
For just this week, if you donate to our Love On The Earth campaign, your gift will be matched by a generous PropagationNation board member. That means double the trees, double the hope, and double the love. Link in bio.
05/02/2026
Calling all tree enthusiasts! Think you have what it takes to be a redwood and sequoia ID expert? Take our latest quiz, "Can you Identify Me?" to find out if you really know your trees. Link in bio.
04/30/2026
As we move into spring, summer is right around the corner. As most people in the Northwest know, forest fires are an annual reality. This is disheartening for communities and the environments impacted by these fires.
Did you know that coast redwoods and giant sequoias are both resistant and resilient to fire?
Redwoods have thick bark and strong heartwood that help protect them from fire, and they’ve adapted their reproductive strategies in response to it. Coast redwoods can regenerate by growing new trees at the base of their trunks, as well as sprouting along their trunks and branches. In addition, coast redwoods have six sets of chromosomes (while humans and most plants have two), which may contribute to their adaptability and environmental resilience.
Giant sequoias also have adapted reproductive strategies to grow after fires. Their cones can remain closed for years, accumulating seeds until heat from a fire opens them and releases a rain of seeds. This process allows new seedlings to take advantage of exposed soil and increased sunlight after a fire.
With forest fires occurring earlier and lasting longer, coast redwoods and giant sequoias offer important fire-resistant qualities that can support reforestation and biodiversity recovery.
04/26/2026
Ever wondered what kind of tree you might be based on your personality? Well, now you can discover your redwood personality type with our new interactive quiz! Link in bio. Let us know in the comments if you are Team Redwood or Team Sequoia 🌲 💚 🌲
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