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Stars shine above a giant sequoia tree on August 25, 2022 in Sequoia National Forest, California. According to the U.S. Forest Service, wildfires have destroyed nearly 20 percent of all giant sequoia trees in the past two years amid ongoing drought, increased temperatures and fuel (vegetation) buildup. The massive trees can live for over 3,000 years and average between 180 to 250 feet in height. The Forest Service has begun emergency action to reduce fuels near unburned giant sequoia groves in the Sequoia National Forest in an effort to reduce wildfire risks to the trees. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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