Yep--and many were dead. More than 95% of elderly people have died in the last 500 years. That's life.
The remaining giants are a national treasure. I say save them at all costs.
There are forests upon forests in the hands of Government worldwide. How do you define "all costs"? Who do you propose bear these "costs"? The oceans are also a national treasure. Should we not build near beaches, either? What part of the beautiful planet should people be able to use, in your "conservative" way of thinking?
Do you also favor dropping that pesky little phrase from the 5th Amendment ("or property")?
Just out of curiosity, have you ever driven the full length of 101 from Ukiah to the Oregon border?