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World's Largest White Pine Tree
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Two men stand at the base of the White Pine tree reported in 1945 to be the largest in the world at 16.8' in circumference and 140.42' in height. Larger specimens have since been reported.
1945
Wisconsin. Conservation Department
Publication Information
| Creator | Wisconsin. Conservation Department |
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| Date Created | 1945 |
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| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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