Red Creek Fir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Red Creek Fir |
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Red Creek Fir being tree-hugged
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| Species | Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) |
| Location | Vancouver Island British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°34′46″N 124°13′15″W / 48.57939°N 124.22080°W |
| Height | 73.8 m (242 ft) |
| Diameter | 4.2 m (14 ft) |
| Volume of trunk | 349 m3 (12,300 cu ft) |
| Date seeded | ~1000 CE |
The Red Creek Fir is a giant Douglas fir tree. You can find it in the San Juan Valley on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. This amazing tree is known as the largest Douglas fir tree on Earth, based on how much wood it contains.
The Tree's Long History
This incredible tree started growing around the year 1000 CE. That means it's over 1,000 years old! It grew so big and strong because it was in a perfect spot. It was on the shady southern slopes of the San Juan Valley. It was also very close to the San Juan River, which helped it get plenty of water.
Protecting the Red Creek Fir
Many groups, like the Ancient Forest Alliance, have tried to get special protection for the Red Creek Fir. Even though it's on a public recreation site, it doesn't have official government protection yet.
There have been ideas to make the Pacific Rim National Park bigger to include the Red Creek Fir. People also wanted it to be listed by Heritage BC, which protects important historical places. However, as of July 2016, these plans had not yet happened.
How Big Is the Red Creek Fir?
The Red Creek Fir is truly massive! It has a diameter of 4.2 m (14 ft). Imagine, that's like walking across a small room!
Its circumference, which is the distance around the tree, is 9.8 m (32 ft). That's longer than a school bus! The tree stands tall at 73.8 m (242 ft). That's taller than a 20-story building!
