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David McIntyre shares photos of ancient whitebark and limber pines in southwestern Alberta’s Livingstone Range, some more than 1,000 years old.
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Silent witnesses to time: Ancient trees of the Oldman headwaters

December 10, 2025
David McIntyre | Crowsnest Pass
A collage of ancient trees in various landscapes, from snowy mountains to open plains, accompanied by a bird perched on a branch, with the heading "Silent witnesses to time" at the top.
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David McIntyre shares photos of ancient whitebark and limber pines in southwestern Alberta’s Livingstone Range, some more than 1,000 years old.
IMAGE: David McIntyre

Silent witnesses to time: Ancient trees of the Oldman headwaters

December 10, 2025
David McIntyre | Crowsnest Pass
A collage of ancient trees in various landscapes, from snowy mountains to open plains, accompanied by a bird perched on a branch, with the heading "Silent witnesses to time" at the top.
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