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| Our remaining old growth forests are worth more standing, and have a right to exist in their natural state. |
With the state of old growth forests anywhere in Canada, it is good to see people that are striving to save what is left. The Nova Scotia Big Tree site reflects this important pursuit.
This site was "created to help preserve our old trees and forests in Nova Scotia", a goal that I support 100%, and wish that more people did.
Once these places are gone, they are unlikely to be seen again, unless a zombi apocalypse finally halts the greed and mismanagement of one of our most valuable assets - original, pristine forests.
The NSBT site states that they would like to help preserve old trees and forests "by displaying information about big trees naturalists have found and measured.
They hope "admiration of these giants hopefully will develop an appreciation for our forested landscape."
At the site one can go to the "Big Tree List" which highlights big trees that have been measured. Images of these beautiful trees are included.
Site administrators "encourage everyone to look for and identify other big trees of any species and in all the counties of Nova Scotia. Measure and take pictures of the tree and submit the results to this site."
There is a challenge for you!
Are there any Nova Scotian big tree hunters out there? If so, this is a great project to support, in support of the trees and forests we love.
I can think of a few giant trees in the woods behind my home that I would like to measure, including some impressive Eastern Hemlock, and old growth maples.
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