ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 6月19日 22時09分

After a 3-year restoration project, a collection of about 500 giant sequoias in @YosemiteNPS reopened to the public last week — with less asphalt and more concern for the health of the trees. The $40 million renovation involved ripping up nearly an acre and a half of pavement near the Mariposa Grove. In its place: walking paths made of packed dirt held together with resin. “We are not trying to take away anyone’s freedom,” said Scott Gediman, a spokesperson for the park. “Take your car, but then park it. And walk.” #Yosemite receives around 5 million visitors a year. On the busiest summer days, more than 7,000 cars may converge on the park. The gridlock they created amid the stunning scenery resulted in a kind of drive-by naturalism. The traffic also brought exhaust fumes and engine noise to the foot of some of the world’s oldest living things. Park rangers feared that the asphalt covering the root systems of the trees could damage them. “This project was all about the trees,” said Sue Beatty, a restoration ecologist who helped lead the renovation. “We wanted to improve their survivability in the time of a changing climate.” @maxwhittaker took this photo of the hollow interior of the Telescope tree. Swipe left to see more photos of the #giantsequoias at @YosemiteNPS.

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