Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) — Twin Beaches

Circumference: 6.25 metres (20' 6")
Diameter at breast height: 1.99 metres (6' 6") —see notes below

GaLTT tree ID: #5
Year nominated: 2015
Nominated by David Boehm

Location: Gabriola Sands Provincial Park at Twin Beaches.
Ownership: BC Parks
Latitude: 49.19422°
Longitude: 123.85976°

Notes:
1. Multiple stems.
2. Measurements taken below forks 30cm above ground on the uphill side of the tree.
3. The largest circumference red cedar in British Columbia (Tofino) is 18.95 metres.

Access: On the west side of Ricardo Road near the north boundary of the park, immediately above the beach.

multiple-stem red cedar photo

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