🌳Vancouver Island is home to some of the last giant trees in British Columbia. However, most of the area has been logged, with only small, fragmented patches of old growth forest remaining. The region is now primarily covered by dense, younger forest, which often lacks the habitat complexity and biodiversity of old growth. Clearcuts also dot the landscape, with ancient trees reduced to decomposing stumps. However, one clearcut is home to a survivor: Big Lonely Doug. The second largest Douglas Fir Tree in Canada, Doug stands at 230 feet tall, has a circumference of 39 feet, and is estimated to be 1000 years old. 📸 liron_gertsman_photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #nature #astro #nightsky #natureshots #naturephotography #naturelovers #outdoorphotography #igboston #igersnewengland #igersboston #igdaily #sunset #motion #wildlife #wildlifephotos #photo #photographer #photographers #camera #longexposure #astro #astrophotography #trees #landscape #galaxy #starscape