Healer's of the Forest
"Healer's of the Forest"
Olympic National Park, Washington. Four unique ecosystems in this National Park and has the distinction of being a World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO
It's unique ecosystem has remained unchanged for thousands of years and it is now the most carefully preserved rain forest in the northern hemisphere. The most common types of trees that grow in the Hoh Rain Forest are Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock (Washington's official state tree), which can reach over 300 feet high and seven feet in diameter. Most of them are covered with huge clumps of hanging moss and ferns. Best viewed in larger detail so give it a click why don't you?
Healer's of the Forest
"Healer's of the Forest"
Olympic National Park, Washington. Four unique ecosystems in this National Park and has the distinction of being a World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO
It's unique ecosystem has remained unchanged for thousands of years and it is now the most carefully preserved rain forest in the northern hemisphere. The most common types of trees that grow in the Hoh Rain Forest are Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock (Washington's official state tree), which can reach over 300 feet high and seven feet in diameter. Most of them are covered with huge clumps of hanging moss and ferns. Best viewed in larger detail so give it a click why don't you?