Old Growth
by Randy Hall
Title
Old Growth
Artist
Randy Hall
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Located on central Vancouver Island, Cathedral Grove is home to some of the largest trees in Canada. The Douglas fir shown here, with the deeply furrowed bark, may be around 800 years old and stands over 200 feet tall. The thick bark protects the tree from fast-moving fires and various insect pests. Various shade tolerant species, like the young hemlock beside it, grow up under the towering canopy, forming a multilayered forest.
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January 23rd, 2013
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Comments (2)
Debbie Portwood
What a fantastic shot and gorgeous scene!! I hate to see those logging show on tv these days! I get so mad at the way they clear cut forrests. I wish we didn't have to cut any trees, but I suppose that is too much to ask for. v.f Love your description as well!
Randy Hall replied:
Thank you Debbie. I tend to be as much for preservation as anyone, but I also realize the need for some industry. I like to hope that we've learned from our mistakes and are managing the land in a much better fashion than we did in the past.