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Tuesday, January 08, 2008

Nov 25-07 Alders on Winter Mode


Nov 25-07 Alders on Winter Mode
Originally uploaded by sointula
The Red Alder is also known as Western Alder and is related to the Birch.
Alders are sturdy and very fast-growing, even in acidic and damaged sites such as logged and burned areas. Here in B.C, alder wood is traditionally used for smoking Pacific Salmon.