forests
Fourth-widest tree in Canada located in North Vancouver
Peak Web July 5, 2022By: Chloë Arneson, News Writer On June 24, Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) announced the fourth-widest tree in Canada was found in the Lynn Headwaters regional park in North Vancouver. Two big-tree hunters, Colin Spratt and Ian Thomas, found the 5.8 metre wide ancient Western Red Cedar on their recent expedition, naming it “The North Shore Giant.” This giant cedar is the widest tree found in Canada in over 34 years and is estimated to be more than 1000 years old. The British Columbia Big Tree Committee will soon be visiting the tree to confirm its measurements for entry into BC’s tree…
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Hundreds of international scientists call for urgent action to protect B.C’s rainforests
Peak Web July 18, 2018By: Srijani Datta, Assistant News Editor On June 28, 223 international scientists called on the British Columbia government to stop the incessant logging of temperate rainforests in the province. The scientists addressed their concerns in a letter titled “International…
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