Cheewhat Giant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cheewhat Giant |
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| Species | Western redcedar (Thuja plicata) |
| Location | Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada |
| Height | 55.5 m (182 ft) |
| Diameter | 6.1 m (20 ft) |
| Volume of trunk | 449 m3 (15,900 cu ft) |
The Cheewhat Giant, also called the Cheewhat Lake Cedar, is a truly amazing tree! It is a giant western redcedar tree. You can find it in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. This incredible tree is not just big; it is the largest living western redcedar in the world. It is also the biggest known tree in all of Canada.
Discovering the Cheewhat Giant
The Cheewhat Giant was first found in 1988. It was discovered inside the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, which was already a protected area. The tree was given its name because it is close to a place called Cheewhat Lake.
Becoming the World's Largest
For many years, another huge tree called the Quinault Lake Cedar was known as the world's largest western redcedar. However, that tree sadly died in 2016. After the Quinault Lake Cedar was gone, the Cheewhat Giant became the new record holder. It is now recognized as the biggest living western redcedar tree on Earth.
