Founding Story

The Pando Tree, Estimated to be 80,000 years old, often referred to as “The Trembling Giant,” is a remarkable organism found in the Fishlike National Forest in Utah, USA. It is famous for being the largest living organism by mass and one of the oldest living organisms on Earth. Though it appears as a forest of individual trees, Pando is actually a colonial colony of a single quaking aspen tree. Here are some key features of the Pando Tree:Pando is a living example of nature’s resilience and interconnection, symbolizing longevity, sustainability, and the intricate dynamics of ecosystems.

Here is an image of the Pando Tree, the vast clonal colony of quaking aspens located in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. The scene captures the vibrant fall colors and the characteristic white bark of the trees.