Evans Grove Complex Explained

Evans Grove Complex
Map:	California
Coordinates:	36.7739°N -118.8191°W
County:	Fresno County
Region:	California
Country:	United States
Species:	Sequoiadendron giganteum

The Evans Grove Complex is a complex of seven giant sequoia groves located in the Kings River watershed on the southern slopes of Kings Canyon in Giant Sequoia National Monument (Sequoia National Forest). 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 2270acres.^[1]

History

Evans Grove Complex derives its name from Evans Grove, the largest constituent grove,^[1] which itself is named after John Evans, who lived nearby and protected the trees from fire.^[2]

The complex and its surroundings were heavily impacted by the Rough Fire in 2015 and have since been closed by the Sequoia National Forest.^{[3] [4]}

Noteworthy trees

Some trees of special note found within the complex include:

• Ishi Giant — 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 27feet in height, and over half of its crown during the Rough Fire. A new volume and height estimate is needed to determine its size.
• Evans Tree — a giant sequoia that was measured in 1981, and had a volume of 30232cuft.

See also

• List of giant sequoia groves
• List of largest giant sequoias

Notes and References

1. Web site: Giant Sequoia National Monument. USFS - Sequoia National Forest. 9 December 2019.
2. Book: Massey, Peter G. . Backcountry Adventures Southern California . Jeanne Wilson . 2006 . Adler Publishing . 978-1-930193-26-0 . 160 .
3. Web site: Sequoia National Forest - Kennedy Meadows Trailhead. www.fs.usda.gov. en. 2017-11-10.
4. Web site: District Personnel Actively Managing Land burned in Rough Fire. www.fs.usda.gov. en. 2019-12-08.