Giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. These trees grow in weight by up to 1000 pounds of wood per year. As these trees are growing, they:

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Giant sequoia trees, like all plants, incorporate CO2 into their biomass through photosynthesis, act as a net sink for CO2 by absorbing more than they emit, and generate CO2 through cellular respiration as part of their metabolic processes.

Giant Sequoia Trees (Sequoiadendron Giganteum) Are Among the Largest and Longest-Living