Greg Herringer News Today

Experts worry Vancouver Islands ancient red cedar trees may represent the last of the giants as climate change jeopardizes their descendants’ ability to survive the centuries to come.

Experts worry B.C.’s giant trees could be the last of their kind as climate change jeopardizes their ability to survive the centuries to come.

A journey into the depths of Barkley Sound to find a 6 metre red cedar is fraught with danger and reminders of human impact on even the oldest, biggest trees through climate change and deforestation

Researchers hunt for ancient tree measuring 6 metres in diameter in the deep woods of Barkley Sound

Researchers hunt for ancient tree measuring 6 metres in diameter in the deep woods of Barkley Sound

Researchers hunt for ancient tree measuring 6 metres in diameter in the deep woods of Barkley Sound

Researchers hunt for ancient tree measuring 6 metres in diameter in the deep woods of Barkley Sound

Researchers hunt for ancient tree measuring 6 metres in diameter in the deep woods of Barkley Sound

Trees of breathtaking size surround us, draped with moss and lichen, as droplets of water sparkle on the tips of endless foliage.

Trees of breathtaking size surround us, draped with moss and lichen, as droplets of water sparkle on the tips of endless foliage.