Red Alder (Alnus rubra) — 707-acre Park

Circumference: 2.35 metres (7' 9")
Diameter at breast height: 0.75 metres (2' 6") — see notes below.

GaLTT tree ID: #37
Year nominated: 2015
Nominated by Susan Brockley

Location: 707-acre Communiy Park
Ownership: Regional District of Nanaimo
Latitude: 49.16070°
Longitude: 123.80366°

Notes: 1. Multiple stem forked below breast height. Dead main stem.
2. Measurements were taken below the forks at 70cm above ground.
3. The largest circumference Red Alder in BC (at Moresby Camp) is 7.20 metres.

Access: Between signposts 27 and 31 on Coats Road Trail between North Road Trail and Old Centre Road in 707-acre Park.

red alder photo

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