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Sequoias Take Root in Detroit to Fight Pollution and Inspire Conservation

In an unexpected corner of Detroit, arborists are planting the seeds of something massive—literally. As part of a unique Earth Day initiative, four vacant lots on the city’s east side are being transformed into an urban forest of giant sequoias, the world’s tallest and longest-living trees. Spearheaded by nonprofit Archangel Ancient Tree Archive and local group Arboretum Detroit, the project aims to improve air quality and raise awareness about conservation, while offering hope in an area marked by industrial pollution and population decline.

The saplings, cloned from ancient trees like the legendary Stagg and the now-lost Waterfall, are a symbol of resilience. These trees, which can live over 3,000 years, are being planted in a neighborhood where only a fraction of original homes remain. Organizers believe the effort will do more than clean the air—it will connect youth to environmental stewardship. Detroit’s pilot “Giant Sequoia Filter Forest” may soon be followed by similar plantings in cities like Los Angeles and London, offering a living reminder that even in places marked by hardship, nature can thrive again.

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