An Olympic undertaking: in the holy grail of arborism, in search of a national champ.(subalpine fir)(Personal account)

From: American Forests | Date: March 22, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

My father often admonished, "Son, nothing worthwhile comes easily." Lottery winners might take exception to this dictum, but in the realm of big tree hunting, Dad's advice rings true. As I stood beneath the world's biggest subalpine fir, deep in Washington's Olympic Mountains, it was clear that my reward was more than just another big tree.

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The place held the aura of a sacred archaeological site, a sort of holy grail of arborism. I felt the presence not only of the stately trees around me, but also that of the people who ...

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