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Here is a great link to the biggest trees on Saltspring Island.

[|SSIsland big trees]

This is a link to the Island's natural resources and topography.

[|CRD Natural Spaces Map]



This photo shows the progression of the big leaf maple tree from early September to early November. 1. Why do you think the colour changes. 2. Which part of the leaf gets new colour first? What is the order that colours appear? 3. What happens to last year's leaves? 4. How can this benefit the tree?