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Posted by Bison (65.30.44.174) on 19:25:59 03/19/13
In Reply to: Union Falls posted by Bison
Glaciers deposited the rocks, then according to the NPS website: Douglas fir seeds can be carried by wind and if they are fortunate to fall beside a large protective rock, they have a better chance of germinating and surviving those first and most vulnerable years. The glacial boulders provide shade, moisture, shelter from wind, and even absorb and radiate heat so Ice and snow melt off quicker around their bases. The seedlings get a shot at becoming trees and in this way, the rocks from afar help support native life in their new homes. Now many of the trees overshadow their glacially deposited nursery rocks.
This one is on the Rescue Creek Trail
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