3-506: Obabika old-growth forest is an Eastern White Pine and Red Pine dominated old-growth forest at the north end of Obabika Lake , just west of the Temagami region of Ontario , Canada. At 2,400 hectares (5,900 acres) in size, it is commonly considered to be the largest remaining white pine dominated old-growth forest in the world. It is also sometimes called Chee-Skon Lake old-growth forest, or Wakimika Triangle old-growth forest. This area
6-647: The shore of Chee-Skon Lake that is of spiritual significance to the Teme-Augama Anishnabai people. The Obabika old-growth forest is protected within the Obabika River Provincial Park . The forest is accessed by more than 6 km of trails, but the trail-head can only be reached by canoe. 47°08′30″N 80°17′00″W / 47.14167°N 80.28333°W / 47.14167; -80.28333 Eastern White Pine Too Many Requests If you report this error to
9-468: Was slated for logging in 1989 and was protected largely as a result of a blockade on Red Squirrel Road in which 344 protestors were arrested, including future Ontario premier Bob Rae . The oldest trees in the Obabika old-growth forest are confirmed to be at least 375 years old, but a diversity of age classes occur in this forest. Another important feature of the area is the spirit rock, a column of rock on
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