I Love Redwoods post series: 4
Coastal redwoods, Sequoia sempervirens, used to cover the coastal Northwest. Their wood, however, makes great lumber, which made them a huge target for logging beginning in the 19th century. 98% of old growth redwood forest was cut down. Based on reports of the amount of wood gained from a single tree, there were probably trees larger than any sequoias we know today, which hold the title for largest tree (though not the tallest, Redwoods hold that title).
Source: The Wild Trees by Richard Preston
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