Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
The Malcolm Knapp Research Forest is located in the Coast Mountains, about 60 km from Vancouver, in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The forest is approximately 5,157 hectares and has many different types of terrain. The forest is home to some 400-year-old trees, though the vast majority of trees are 70–120 years old. It was a site of major logging from the 1800s to 1931, but was officially established as the UBC/Malcolm Knapp Research Forest in 1949 because of the major influence from the late UBC professor Malcolm Knapp. Although today it is dedicated to research and education, it is also a popular destination for trail hiking and camps.
| Malcolm Knapp Research Forest | |
|---|---|
| Type | Research forest |
| Location | Maple Ridge, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49.31°N 122.57°W |
| Area | 5,157 hectares |
| Created | 1949 |
| Operated by | University of British Columbia |
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