Although it is a native species, the eastern or Canadian hemlock is rare in the Fairfax area. The cool stream valley of Scotts Run Nature Preserve in McLean, however, is an ideal environment for a ...
CANADIAN HEMLOCK TSUGA CANADENSIS is an important component of Pennsylvania forests. These shade-loving trees are an important shelter and food source for a multitude of wildlife. Streams are ...
Between 1880 and 1930, Canadian hemlock was an important part of the leather industry. Trees were felled into lakes, and then their bark was removed for tannin and the wood sent to mills. Now, this ...