Stanley Park's Hollow Tree - volunteer project

Pictured are:

  • sitting: Lars Shearer PN ISA Certified Arborist #284, PN ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor #50
  • to his left with crossed arms: Adam Cottrell
  • to his right with the chainsaw: is climber Russell Plumb, a certified arborist from England flag of Englandworking on Burley Boys foreign exchange program
  • standing above: Dr. Julian Dunster R.P.F., M.M.I.P., ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #378, PN ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor #1

The Hollow Tree, which is an ancient Western Red Cedar, is a remarkable example of a British Columbia Provincial tree. It is located in Stanley Park, Vancouver B.C.

The tree (known world wide the “Hollow Tree”) is over 700 years old. The tree is approximately 40 feet in diameter (12 meters) and at one time stood over 240 feet (72 meters) tall.

With over 8 million visitors to Stanly Park each year the Hollow Tree is considered one of Vancouver’s oldest landmarks and has long been a regular stop for tourists. Since the Parks opening in 1888 the Hollow Tree has been host to generation upon generation of tourists and locals alike.

Hollow Tree - Stanley Park

Known as one of the most photographed attractions in Vancouver, people were often photographed in their automobiles or horse drawn carriages while backed inside the hollow of the tree. In 1910 the Hollow Tree was saved from road widening by a man who made his living taking pictures, for a fee, at the foot of the tree.

At this time the future of the Hollow Tree is undecided. The tree community is actively trying to save this giant through volunteer services and funding. We appreciate the efforts being made to save the Hollow Tree and would like to offer our continued support to the project.

We'll keep you posted.

– Burley Boys

For more information please visit ⇒ SaveTheHollowTree.com