This specific larch is about 1,000 years old and has survived at least 40 fires due to its thick, fire-resistant bark and high-reaching limbs.
The tree provides vital "Life Support" by serving as a home for various wildlife, with its decaying heartwood creating cavities for nesting and its sapwood offering structural support.
National Recognition: The National Register of Big Trees officially recognizes this Western Larch as the biggest in the U.S.