Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

SubalpineUSA

CountryUSA

Area28 km2

TypeSubalpine

Key SpeciesBristlecone pine, limber pine

About Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Contains the oldest known living organisms. Methuselah is 4,856 years old. An unnamed tree is over 5,070 years old (location secret for protection). Trees grow at 3,000-3,500 m elevation. The wood resists decay for thousands of years.

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