VIDEO: Canada’s most impressive tree?
Check out this video on CTV News covering what we believe to be the most impressive tree in Canada.
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Existence of massive, ‘mind-blowing’ old-growth tree revealed in Clayoquot Sound
An enormous old-growth cedar tree has been identified in Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound, possibly dating back over a millennium.
See VIDEO of Canada’s Most Impressive Tree!
This is huge — literally! We’re thrilled to share a video of what may very well be Canada’s most impressive tree.
Canada’s Most Impressive Tree Located by Conservationists in Clayoquot Sound, BC
Conservationists on Vancouver Island with the Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) have identified what may very well be Canada’s most impressive tree in a remote location in Ahousaht First Nation territory near Tofino in Clayoquot Sound, BC. The ancient redcedar measures over 17 ft (5 m) wide near its base but grows even wider as it goes up.
Banana Slugs
Banana slugs are charismatic, often bright yellow creatures that are signature members of the rainforest community.
Scouler’s Corydalis
Beautiful and extremely rare in Canada, the Scouler’s corydalis is found only on southwest Vancouver Island around the Nitinat, Carmanah, and Klanawa valleys in Ditidaht and Huu-ay-aht territories.
False Hellebore
One of the most poisonous, yet beautiful plants of the coastal rainforest is false hellebore (also known as Indian hellebore).
Totem Pole Ceremony – Opitsaht, Meares Island
Last summer, members of the House of Ewos from the Tla-o-qui-aht Nation, and many invited guests, raised a totem pole at the ancient village of Opitsaht on Meares Island for the first time since 1993.
Double your impact when supporting AFA until July 15th!
We’re grateful to announce that a generous supporter has offered to match donations made to the AFA dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000. This means for the next month when you donate to the AFA, your gift will have DOUBLE the impact!
Massive Thanks to our Incredible Business Supporters!
We would like to extend a huge thank you to Wildcoast Perfumery, Zula Jewelry, Barbara Brown Art, Elastic Email, Seaflora Skincare, and Corvidae Environmental Consulting for generously supporting the old-growth campaign.
