"Remarkable trees of Canada's Capital."

 What makes a tree remarkable? Natural:

• Significant maturity.
• Exceptional dimensions.
• Vulnerability.
• Remnant of an ancient ecosystem.

Social:

• Growing on a historic site.
• Planted during a cultural ceremony or event.
• Planted by an important public or political figure.
• Represents the earlier horticultural practices of the area.
• Contributes to the structural integrity of the surrounding landscape.

"As the largest landowner in the region, the NCC cares for and protects our region's natural heritage."

"The trees catalogued in this book are found on federal public lands. Most of them are in Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt and urban parks including the Dominion Arboretum on the Central Experimental Farm." (Page 10/224.)

Dows Lake Sector