Meet the Guardian of the Albino Redwood Trees

Dave Beauty, a docent at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, shares his passion for the redwoods, particularly the unique albino redwoods. He discusses the characteristics of coastal redwoods, the genetic complexity of albino redwoods, and their unusual ability to absorb nickel. Dave emphasizes the importance of conserving these rare trees and keeping their locations secret to protect them from harm. He concludes by expressing his ongoing fascination with the diversity and adaptability of the redwood forest.

What motivated Dave Beauty to transition from an engineer to a docent at Henry Cowell Redwood State Park?

• A desire for a higher salary

• A need for a career change

• His love for technology

• His passion for the redwoods

What is a unique feature of the coastal Redwood species?

• They are the shortest trees on Earth

• They have blue-colored wood

• They grow only in deserts

• They are the tallest trees on Earth

Why are albino redwoods referred to as 'Ghosts of the forest'?

• They make ghostly sounds

• They are invisible at night

• They lack chlorophyll and appear white

• They are haunted by spirits

What role do some researchers believe albino redwoods play in the forest ecosystem?

• They produce extra oxygen

• They provide shade for other plants

• They filter out toxic components like a liver

• They act as a food source for animals

Why has the location of albino redwoods been kept secret?

• To prevent them from being stolen

• To keep them hidden from researchers

• To protect them from being damaged by visitors

• To avoid overcrowding in the park