culturally modified cedar tree with bark stripped off for basketry in the Pacific Northwest First Nations Tradition

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We found this tree in the coastal forest on Vancouver Island. This traditional method for harvesting cedar bark for basketry and other supplies doesn't hurt the tree long term.

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Location: Victoria, bc, canada
Photo credit: © CrowingHen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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