Monday, March 17, 2014

Ever wanted to visit pristine beaches and ancient forests in an untouched Earth taken care of by the great American Indians?  Get to know their fantastic Civilization and the natural wonders they protect?  Even reverse history and keep it that way?
     You can.  There are places like that today- and one of them is Clayoquot Sound, not far from Port Renfrew, Canada.
     This is one of the best places in the world for Western Red Cedar, fantastic giant Redwood cousins (all false Cedars are Redwood and Cypress cousins)... Trees beyond your wildest dreams.  Ancient, magnificent Trees with real character, like from out of a fantasy movie.  And like the Trees and their Forests, American Indian Civilization still thrives today.
     Two decades ago, logging in this area inspired massive protests by Earth-loving Canadians who were not willing to see their beloved Forests be destroyed.  Since then, the American Indian (or First Nations) Tribes in the area have bought out the logging rights for the entire 1,000-some-square-mile area along the coast of Vancouver Island, and have formed their own company to responsibly log the already-logged young Forests so the Old-Growth- the Dream Forest, much of which remains- can be left alone and the world can see that we don't have to destroy Forests.  They had to spend a lot of money to protect the Forests... but money doesn't grow on Trees, right?
     No, it grows on Tourists.  Just by being themselves, Tourists can complete the saving of this vast land- large areas of which are already Old-Growth Provincial or Tribal Parks.  So if you want to help, just spread the word- but don't tell people they have to come to save the Forests!
     Tell them of the Redwood-sized fantasy Trees, the beautiful beaches, the mossy Forest, the chance to see Whales, the chance to experience American Indian culture....
     And be sure and search Clayoquot Sound so you can enjoy it yourself!  Until your ship comes in, there are photos, articles- don't forget to Image-Search!- and at least one wonderful YouTube video!
     False Cedars aren't the only fantastic Trees- there are huge Douglas-Fir, vast Sitka Spruce, huge broadleaf Trees along the streams, and more, and more... moss, ferns and delicate-seeming little wildflowers everywhere... animals- you might hear a wolf howl!  The Forests often come up to the beaches, where Sitka Spruce, among other Trees, can handle the sea spray... and there are whales!  I actually know little about this incredible place, which I just descovered on the Internet a few days ago, trying to find out where a picture of an incredible Tree was taken... mostly I know what I have just told you!  If you think this seems like a fantastic place, tell others... these Forests have been saved because people spread the word!  You are not helpless, you are powerful!  And if you would like to learn more about these types of Forests, Search Temperate Rainforest on the Web and visit my main page to view or download (as .txt files) my book about the Temperate Rainforests and more for free!  Just for you to enjoy!  It's sites.google.com/site/davidannfreestories, or just Google 'davidannfreestories', all one word.  And don't forget to Image-Search Clayoquot Sound, the Trees and the Forest- there are incredible photos out there!
                    David S. Annderson

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