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Twenty years ago I had just moved to British Columbia and heard stories about giant trees on the west coast of Vancouver Island. What I didn't realize at the time is the Provincial Government had secretly given permission to logging giant Macmillan Bloedel to clearcut one of the largest intact watersheds left on the island, the Carmanah Valley. While learning some of the history about this area I was approached by a small local environmental group, the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, to take part in an effort to preserve this amazing stand of timber. What an effort it was! Over a period of a few months many of Canada's most respected artists visited the valley and painted their interpretation of the stunning biodiversity that exists. Native elders came in as well to lend their support to the cause. A beautiful coffee table book Carmanah - Artistic Visions of an Ancient Rainforest was the result and brought the beauty and importance of this area into the homes of many people throughout the world. In many ways, this was the beginning of a huge push in British Columbia to protect a very small percentage of the unspoiled forest that was left in a wild state.

As a fundraiser a poster was produced of three massive Sitka Spruce trees that have become known as the Three Sisters. These three trees are joined at the roots forming a massive root structure over 6 metres (20 feet) in diameter and each tree climbs well over 60 metres (200 feet). Very impressive! The Carmanah Valley was protected in 1990 as a Provincial Park with the Upper Carmanah Valley and the Walbran Valley added to the park in 1995.

The valley is impressive for the large trees. The Carmanah Giant at 95 metres ((313 feet) is the world's tallest Sitka Spruce. Many of the other trees are often 70 metres (230 feet) high and up to 9.4m (31 feet) in circumference. The Carmanah Walbran also boasts giant western red cedars, many of which are over 1,000 years old. It isn't just the trees that are impressive however, the understory thrives with ferns and wildflowers while bears, wolves, cougars and deer call the valley home as well.

I had heard many stories during the past few decades of the Carmanah Valley being loved to death, too many hikers climbing on the giant trees and doing serious damage to the root structures. Protective boardwalks were put in place and many of the large trees have been roped off with the hope that people could enjoy these giants without damaging what so many had tried to save.

Well, here it is twenty years later and I decided to see what if any had changes in this magnificent valley. With that in mind I headed up to the Carmanah, 93 kilometres of logging roads and a few hours later I was back to where it all began. My first impression is how much better the access looked compared to twenty years ago. When we first went up we passed through massive clearcuts, this time there were very few indications that serious logging had taken place. While the forest surrounding the Carmanah is still quite young it is well on its way to providing the shelter that the large animals require. The boardwalk system that has been put in place is doing a great job of protecting the trees and while I missed being able to wander through the forest I appreciate the need for this type of system. Overall I was very pleased with what I saw. I spent about 5 hours wandering amongst the large trees and was the only one in the valley, perhaps due to the bone jarring access trip to get to the trailhead. I came away realizing how much would have been lost without the unselfish work of so many volunteers 20 years ago.

Kevin Oke is a professional nature and travel photographer with over 30 years experience. When not travelling he writes on his blogs, Nature Travel Photography and Kevin Oke Photography. Kevin is available to answer questions about photography on his Photography forum.

The Digital Billboard – How Tvs Are Replacing Fly Posters

Street advertising has long been part of the aesthetics of our high streets. From bus shelters, walls to lampposts, blank spaces are constantly utilised by advertisers and promoters.

And why not? After-all, following the initial outlay of printing and posting, once they are up, a billposter, bill board or other hoarding will be seen by thousands of people.

This street mass marketing has long been part and parcel of our lives, but now less and less fly posters and billboards are being used as a more dynamic and eye-catching method of street advertising has arrived.

Digital signage, digital billboards or out of home advertising, are terms relating to the use of TV devices like LCD and plasma screens for the purposes of screening advertising and information content.

And outdoor digital signage is starting to revolutionise the high street. With traditional fly posters not being popular, due to the common practice of sticking them to places without permission and the unsightly paper residue often left behind, outdoor digital signage is a far more attractive and engaging form of advertising.

And thanks to the protective qualities of many outdoor digital signage enclosures that defend from both weather elements and unwanted attention from vandals and thieves they can be placed almost anywhere.

Outdoor digital signage is springing up all over the place from bus shelters to the top of taxi cabs. And as these digital billboards are more engaging and eye-catching than traditional fly posters and bill boards, the initial cost of introducing a screen for outdoor use can soon bring a return on investment.

And as the costs of LCD and plasma screens continue to fall the amount of outdoor digital signage is expected to increase. And while standard TVs need to be protected growing number of installers place these standard, inexpensive machines inside protective waterproof LCD enclosures which not only prevent the elements from damaging the digital billboard but also stave off attacks from vandals, thieves and accidental damage.

About the Author

Richard N Williams is a technical author and a specialist in the digital signage industry helping to develop outdoor digital signage and protection for plasmas. Please visit us for more information about LCD Enclosures or other digital signage solutions.

Need a list of Dog sports besides showing, agility and obedience.?

Anything at all. I am making a poster for the shelter showing what activities you can do with your newly adopted dog.

AKC Rally
Flyball
Dock Jumping
Weight/Cart pulling
Earth Dog
Terrier Races
Field trials
Hunting tests
Lure Coursing
Tracking
UKC Dog sport

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