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 Michael W. Taylor Vice-President of the Western Native Tree Society, is now the American Forests champion tree coordinator for California. Michael W. Taylor is a leading discoverer of champion and tallest trees - most notably Coast Redwoods. In 2006, Michael co-discovered the tallest known tree in the world, a coast redwood (sequoia) 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. The discovery made headlines. Taylor has discovered 50 coast redwoods over 350 feet tall, and co-discovered approximately 100 more over 350 feet 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. 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. The narrative includes how Taylor began exploring for tall trees, measuring tallest trees, and later networking with Pacific coast forest researchers. |
 Larry Tucei Representing Mississippi. Larry writes: I work for the Ms. Army National Guard as a contractor. I'm a aerospace welder, certified in GTAW, SMAW and GMAW. Fabrication and welding of all metals. We are a Depot level Maint. facility, supporting Army Aviation for the Southeastern U.S., Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. I've been studying trees for the the past 30 years. I started back in the 1980's in the Pascagoul Swamp learning trees and plants in the area I hunted. After reading and purchasing books about them I began to understand the natural balance and learned to appreciate them more. In the 1990s I really got into camping and hunting in the central MS., forests. Mainly Bienville National Forest. I began to gather acorns, pine cones leaves, etc. and did more research. Basically I consider myself a self taught naturalist if I may be so humble to say. I enjoy hunting, hiking, camping, photography and exploring just about in any environment but especially Forests. One of my favorite past times is growing trees.
I joined up with ENTS in 06 and Started doing the Live Oak Project. I've been around these magnificent oaks for over 30 years and I felt like I should try and contribute something to help people realize just how special these and all trees really are. I love measuring trees. To date I've measured 140 Live Oaks over 19' CBH. Many of there Oaks have crown spreads over 150' in Diameter. Heights to 80' and Circumferences to over 30'. Being a part of ENTs is special to me and I want to thank everyone in the group. I look forward to the next meeting I can attend. |
 Robert Van Pelt I am currently a research Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle where I am engaged in canopy research in Douglas Fir and Coast Redwood forests. I give occasional lectures and lead field trips for the University, and teach several field classes on Pacific Northwest old-growth forests and Northwest canopy ecology. I received my MS in 1991 and PhD in 1995 from the University of Washington. My main research interests are old-growth ecology, canopy structure and its control of the understory environment, spatial patterns in old-growth forests, and tree plant geography. This life takes me to many of the great forests of the Pacific Northwest and California. I recently completed some fascinating canopy work in the world’s tallest hardwood forest in Australia. I spend much of my private life measuring trees – I maintain a database of tree measurements from all over the world. I take extensive measurements, sketches and photos on some of the most remarkable of these trees for tree portraits. An avid hiker, photographer, woodworker, and big tree hunter, I am continually on the lookout for new and exciting trees. |
 Mario Vaden Certified Landscape Technician and Certified Arborist, is responsible for the landscape and tree care services. License & Certification: LCB 7114 / ISA PN5584A |
 Jennifer Troy Baltimore, Maryland   |
Michael Taylor Vice President of the Western Native Tree Society. Vice-President of the Western Native Tree Society, is now the American Forests champion tree coordinator for California. Michael W. Taylor is a leading discoverer of champion and tallest trees - most notably Coast Redwoods. In 2006, Michael co-discovered the tallest known tree in the world, a coast redwood (sequoia) 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. The discovery made headlines. Taylor has discovered 50 coast redwoods over 350 feet tall, and co-discovered approximately 100 more over 350 feet 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. 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. The narrative includes how Taylor began exploring for tall trees, measuring tallest trees, and later networking with Pacific coast forest researchers.  |
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