Beautiful path in a forest during a vibrant summer day. Taken in Raft Cove Provincial Park, Northern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Coastal Western Hemlock – Very Dry Maritime – 01 (CWHxm-01)

This image shows a zonal site of a 110 year old CWHxm forest. Douglas Fir is the pioneer species in this subzone. These trees were established naturally after the forest fire of 1904. The components of the eventual climax forest, Hemlock and Red Cedar, are already present in the under story.

110 year old CWHxm forest

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