In early October my brother and I went on a camping/fishing trip to northern Wisconsin. I took a day off from fishing to check out the Sylvania Wilderness area near Watersmeet , Michigan. It is an 18,327 acre wilderness with large stands of old growth hemlock and red and white pines. I only had time to hike a couple miles into the hemlock forest (the pines will have to be another day), but that little taste of forest was awe inspiring. I didnÂt make it to the largest hemlocks but I did see several over 30 inches dbh, the largest being 33 inches dbh (84cm). No grand vistas here, nor scenic mountain overlooks. Just a walk in the woods.
Double leader starting 30 feet up. No doubt wouldn't last without neighboring tree's support
This foursome varied from 18 inches to 24 inches dbh (46-60cm)
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A view looking between them
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These two were both over 30 inches dbh (76cm)
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This little guy sprouted on driftwood near a lakeshore.
And a bit of color in the area.
To anyone who hasn't experienced a hemlock forest you really should seek one out. The eerie darkness and stillness is amazing. I hadn't been to one in many years and, Good Lord willing, it won't be long before I return to one.
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