Ancient Forest Highlighted in Green Day Celebration
Prince George, BC 蹤獲扞⑹ continued to deepen its connection with the rare inland rainforest in the Upper Fraser River Valley at its annual Green Day celebrations on Tuesday.
Known as the Ancient Forest, it features trees estimated to be over 1,000 years in age and has been a focal point for 蹤獲扞⑹ research for many years.
蹤獲扞⑹ Ecosystem Science and Management Professor Darwyn Coxson teaches students in the Ancient Forest. Download high-resolution image
The Ancient Forest provides 蹤獲扞⑹ researchers a unique opportunity to study an inland rainforest just over 100 km from the Prince George campus, says 蹤獲扞⑹ Ecosystem Science and Management Professor Darwyn Coxson. Faculty members and students across disciplines ranging from biology to forestry to environmental studies have studied the unique attributes of the microclimate which has resulted in a better understanding of how to conserve and manage the ecosystem.
A photo exhibit highlighting the Ancient Forests importance, research potential, and awe-inspiring beauty is on display at the Rotunda Gallery located in the atrium of the Research Laboratory building at 蹤獲扞⑹. The display includes information on the push to make the Ancient Forest a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The new exhibit is one of the centerpieces of this years Green Day events at the Prince George campus.
The Ancient Forest is an inland rainforest located 113 km east of Prince George along Highway 16. Originally slated for harvesting in 2006, 蹤獲扞⑹ students and researchers were among those who helped ensure the area was protected and declared off-limits to logging. Since then 蹤獲扞⑹ research has focused on everything from the variety of lichens in the forest, to the cultural value of the region, to the tourism potential of the forest.
More information on 蹤獲扞⑹ research conducted at the Ancient Forest.
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