Cochrane, Alta., says a project to preserve the legacy of the 'Grandfather Tree', one of the town's most famous landmarks, has begun.
WATCH: Two weeks after a windstorm brought down a beloved tree in Cochrane, the town is rallying to ensure its deep-routed legacy will be lasting. Meghan Cobb has more.Cochrane, Alta., has begun work to preserve the legacy of one of the town’s most beloved landmarks after it was destroyed in a fierce windstorm.
The white spruce — affectionately known as the ‘Grandfather Tree’ — was estimated to be about 300 years old when it was toppled in the storm that rolled across southern Alberta on Jan. 16. The ancient tree was part of a stand of trees growing southwest of Bighill Creek, near the historic Cochrane Ranche.
Its most impressive feature was its huge root system, with many of the roots growing outward, above ground, to help support the weight of the tree.The ‘Grandfather Tree’ — a white spruce was estimated to be about 300 years old when it was toppled by a fierce January windstorm. It most impressive feature was it’s huge root system.
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