Declared a Natural Monument in 2003, the Cabezón de la Sal Sequoia Forest is a unique place in Spain, where nature and history merge to offer an impressive experience. This forest has become one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Cantabria, being ideal for all types of visitors: families, nature lovers, photography fans, and even for those who want to enjoy a quiet walk accompanied by their friends. pets. The history of the Cabezón de la Sal Sequoia Forest dates back to the 40s of the 20th century. At that time, an ambitious forestry project began in Spain, motivated by the need to repopulate and take advantage of vacant lands for the production of fast-growing wood. The idea arose in 1926 with the Law of the General Repopulation Plan, which recommended the use of foreign and fast-growing species in the Cantabrian provinces, due to its temperate and humid climate, ideal for forest growth. In 1942, the Monte Corona consortium was created, in collaboration with the State Forest Heritage, and an extensive repopulation process began. During this time, several tree species were planted in areas of the bush, such as eucalyptus and pine, but some experimental species were also included, such as redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens). Forestry policy at the time sought to minimize timber imports, and redwoods were seen as an ideal option due to their rapid growth and resilience. Today, this forest covers an area of ​​2.5 hectares and is home to about 850 specimens of sequoias. Although these sequoias are still "young" in terms of their growth potential, since they can live more than 1,000 years, the trees in the Cabezón de la Sal Sequoia Forest already reach an average height of 40 meters, with a perimeter half of 2 meters in their trunks. By comparison, in their natural habitat on the west coast of the United States, the tallest sequoias, such as the famous specimen called Hyperion, can reach 115.60 meters in height.