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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest

Bristlecone pines are one of the oldest organisms known to man. These pines are found in the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest part of the Inyo National Forest in the White Mountains.

The oldest tree, nicknamed “Methuselah”, is more than 4,750 years old, and is not marked to ensure added protection from vandals