Temperate Rainforests

The ancient temperate rainforests of British Columbia extend 900 kilometers along BC's coastline. These forests have taken some ten thousand years to evolve and can contain trees up to 2000 years old. The Pacific Northwest is the most densley forested region of North America, and contains such trees as hemlock, cedar, spruce and fir. Rainfall is 2.5 to 4 meters each year. That's well over your height! Because of this climate evergreens can grow quickly.

Want some "Hot Facts" on British Columbia Trees!

Tallest Tree: Sitka Spruce standing 95 meters (312 feet), found in Carmanah Valley.

Oldest Tree: Western Red Cedar 2000 years old, found in Pacific Rim Park

Widest Tree: Douglas Fir 12 meters (40 feet) around base, found near Port Renfrew

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the British Columbia rainforests

Endangered animals: The Grizzly Bear and Marbled Murrelet

The rainforest is home to many animals,but some species are disapperaing due to human actions.

What kids are doing around the world to save rainforests.

Some suggestions on what you can do to save the rainforests in British Columbia

Use less paper products - recycle
Make your own recycled paper
Creat a "Rainforest Awareness" week at your school
Write to governements and ask them to help save the rainforest
Talk with friends and family about saving the rainforest
Become knowledgable about groups like Greenpeace and Sierra Club that are are in support of saving the rainforests.