Researchers Hunt Quebec’s Oldest White Pine in Lanaudière
Researchers in Lanaudière are surveying the region to locate Quebec’s oldest white pine and determine its age, aiming to add a significant data point to the province’s forest history.
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3 storiesnewest firstlatest August 22, 2026
Researchers Seek Age of Quebec’s Oldest White Pine
Scientists in Lanaudière are investigating the exact age and location of Quebec’s potentially oldest white pine, using standard tree‑dating methods to clarify which tree holds the province’s seniority.
Quebec Endures Worst Spruce Budworm Outbreak in 50 Years
Quebec is experiencing its most damaging spruce budworm outbreak in 50 years, with 17.6 million hectares of forest destroyed. The unprecedented scale of defoliation raises concerns for the province's ecosystems and economy.
