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Broadleaved Trees, Unsung Components of British Columbia's Forests

Author(s): Ministry of Forests, Research Branch and University of British Columbia
Branch: Research
Subject: Biodiversity
Series: Brochure
Other details: Published June 1995, 6 pages.
Funding for Internet version was provided by Forest Renewal BC

Abstract

What are broadleaved trees?

Broadleaved trees are also commonly known as hardwoods. Except for arbutus trees, B.C.'s broadleaved trees are deciduous. They shed their leaves each year in response to the cooler, shorter days that signal the onset of winter.

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