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Native Trees of Coastal BC: The Pacific Dogwood
Spotlighting our province’s floral emblem: the Pacific Dogwood, or Cornus nuttallii. This native tree blooms with striking white bracts from spring to summer. Its ecological and cultural significance runs deep in Coastal BC’s forests and communities.
Wildlife Tree Habitats & Why They Matter
Wildlife trees are standing live or dead trees with features that provide essential habitat for birds, mammals, insects, fungi, and many other organisms. These trees support biodiversity by offering nesting sites, shelter, food, perches and more.
Native Trees of Coastal BC: The Arbutus
The Arbutus Tree (Arbutus Menziesii), also known as the Pacific Madrone, is as striking as it is resilient. A standout in BC's coastal forests and an icon of Vancouver Island, it thrives in dry, rocky soils and sunny exposures - often found on sun-soaked rocky bluffs and coastal forests where other trees often struggle.
Don’t Treat Your Yard Like a Logging Clear Cut - Spiral Pruning and Topping Trees
Forestry and Arboriculture: both industries manage trees, but the management plans are very different. While foresters sustainably manage forests for timber harvest, many of their practices should not be used on your residential property.