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Albright Grove: Top of the trail

Eastern Hemlocks are one of the dominant species of tree, not just in Albright Grove but throughout the Smoky Mountains. It is a native, evergreen conifer that can live over 800 years and reach heights of over 150 feet. It is common in the moist, cool, cove habitats of the Southern Appalachians. Eastern Hemlock trees have a thick canopy cover, which has a distinct affect on the environment around them by preventing understory growth, retaining moisture, and keeping temperatures low. These trees are used by several species of wildlife for both food and shelter.

Links to further information on the Eastern Hemlock and its environment can be found by clicking on the "hot spot" links of the iPIX™ picture below.

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Along the trail. You must have a plugin capable browser with the IPIX plugin installed to view this tour.

Click on these links to find out more about:
Eastern Hemlock | Eastern Hemlock and the Environment | Eastern Hemlock and Wildlife
or find them as 'Hot Spot' links in the iPIX image.
Continue the tour by clicking on one of the thumbnails below...
Trailhead Thumbnail
Trail Thumbnail
In the grove thumbnail

Trailhead

Down the trail

Into the grove

For more information on saving the Eastern Hemlock, visit the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Action Team

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is part of the National Park Service

 


 
 
 
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