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Nominating Trees

Tree species and notes
Tree location and ownership information
Measurement verification
Tree photograph submissions
Online nomination form

Online Nomination Form

1Nominator/Tree
2Location
3Land status
4Measurements
5Notes
6Photos

Nominator information

First and last name

Co-nominators

First and last name
First and last name
First and last name
Anonymous Nominations
If nominators wish to remain anonymous, their names will be withheld from public display in the online Registry tables and downloadable Registry data files.

Tree species and nickname

If desired, a nickname can be given to the tree (max 25 characters). If you would like to explain the significance of the name, enter this information in the tree notes section.

Tree location information

Latitude and Longitude Format(Required)
Use decimal degrees and round to six decimal places (e.g. 50.123456). Note, the option to hide exact location can be specified later.
Use decimal degrees and round to six decimal places (e.g. -117.123456).

Latitude

Note, the option to hide exact location can be specified later.
Please enter a number from 48 to 60.
Please enter a number from 0 to 60.
Please enter a number from 0 to 60.

Longitude

Please enter a number from -139 to -114.
Please enter a number from 0 to 60.
Please enter a number from 0 to 60.

Datum(Required)
The reference datum your GPS is set to.

Name of a local geographic feature (river, valley, ridge, hill etc), trail name, road name, cultural feature or street address. Note, the option to hide location can be specified later.

Land status

Examples of ownership categories and details

Ownership category Ownership details examples
Federal land CFB Esquimalt
Provincial land BCTS,  BCTS OGMA, BCTS Arrowsouth,  Ministry of Transportation
Kootenay Lake TSA Maple Grove Rec Site CanFor, West Fraser, WFP Cranbrook Community Forest Creston Wildlife Management Area
Tree Farm License 44 - Ditidaht FN, 6 - WFP, 6 - WFP OGMA, Teal-Jones
Timber License Lions Gate Forest Products
Forest License Qala:yit Community Forest OGMA
Woodlot License 1957
Institution/corporation Texada Land Corp., UBC, Selkirk College, Mosaic, Whistler Blackcomb
Municipal/city land City of Nanaimo, CVRD, Adams Bird Sanctuary, Municipality of Oak Bay, District of North Saanich
Parks/reserves National Park (Kootenay NP), Provincial Park (Cathedral PP), Regional Park (Belcarra RP), Ecological Reserve (Chilliwack River ER), Heritage Park (Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux HP), Reserve (McGillivray Creek Game Reserve), Preserve (Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve), Recreational Site (Pine Point Rec Site)
First Nations Skumalasph IR 16, Ditidaht, Cowichan Tribes
Private land Huu-ay-Aht, Kanaka Bar Band, Nature Conserv. of CA. 
Unknown Provide any available information in "Ownership notes" 
Private land or restricted access(Required)
Is the tree is on private land or have restricted access?

Landowner information and requests for trees on private land or with access restrictions

Landowner requests
Landowners have a variety of options to obscure location information (e.g. hide latitude, longitude or street address, hide access notes, or give specific instructions regarding access). Indicate landowner preferences here and describe specific public access instructions in the ownership notes field below.
For administrative purposes please provide full access notes here. Describe the specific landowner requests with regard to public access. Specific access instructions for the public can include: "Sensitive ecosystem - access is restricted", "Watershed - public access restricted", "Owner permission required for access", "Respect private property - tree is at the end of the driveway and can be viewed from the street" etc.). If you were unable to determine land ownership category or contact the landowner, provide any information that may be helpful.
For administrative purposes, record contact information for private land owner, manager, administrator, license or tenure holder.
For administrative purposes.
For administrative purposes

Tree Measurements

Use metric units of measure.
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Circumference/Diameter at breast height - point of germination

Circumference or diameter of the tree trunk is measured at breast height (1.37m) up from the estimated point of germination. The measure should not include tree roots or capture large burls or obstructions. Determining the point of germination can be tricky, especially for trees on steep, rocky or complex terrain and for trees that germinated on course woody debris or old stumps above the ground. Consult the website and field guide for guidance and describe any difficulties in the measurement notes section below.
Did you measure circumference or diameter?(Required)
Enter metric units, accurate to two decimal place, e.g. 7.36
Enter metric units, accurate to two decimal place, e.g. 1.93
Enter the height at which the measurement was taken. The "breast height standard" is 1.37m up from the estimated point of germination. If measured at a different height, explain why in the measurement notes section. If you only measured on the high side, enter that value here.

Diameter at breast height (DBH) - high side measure

In the forest industry, diameter is commonly measured when standing on the high side of the tree. This becomes important for trees on complex or sloped terrain. In addition to a point of germination measure, we ask that you also measure the trunk at breast height when standing on the high side of the tree. Having this measure allows for more direct correlation/comparison or integration with provincial and industry data.
Did you measure DBH on the high side?(Required)
Enter metric units, accurate to two decimal place, e.g. 1.95

Height and Crown spread

Enter metric units, accurate to one decimal place, e.g. 51.2
Enter metric units, accurate to one decimal place, e.g. 12.6

Measurement notes

Describe equipment or methods used (e.g. Clinometer, Hypsometer, Lidar) to determine measurements, challenges encountered or other information of note. If you are not a forestry professional or experienced at measuring trees, describe your approach in detail.

Measurement verification

Provide contact information and qualifications of the measurement verifier. Contact information is for administrative purposes and will not be publicly displayed.
List qualifications, job title, or describe experience measuring trees.
Anonymous Verification
If the verifiers wish to remain anonymous, their names will be withheld from public display in the online Registry tables and downloadable Registry data files.

Access, tree and site notes

Provide written access notes and instructions (driving and hiking) on how to locate the tree. Start from the nearest town.
Include remarks on tree condition and health, tree characteristics and notable features (burls, forked stems, broken tops, wildlife use etc), the surrounding ecosystem and site conditions (slope, aspect), or share your story of how you discovered the tree, why you nominated it or who it is named after.

Digital image submission terms and copyright

Image Submission - Terms and Copyright

Before submitting a photograph you must obtain permission from the image owner and consent from all people captured in the photograph. By submitting an image to the Registry you are acknowledging and agreeing to the following terms and copyright notice:
  1. The image copyright remains with the photographer/owner of the image.
  2. The BC BigTree Registry is allowed to use and display the image in the BC BigTree Registry, on the BC BigTree Website, and in their publications.
  3. You understand that the personal information you provide is being collected pursuant to section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 165. The image owner’s or copyright holder’s name may be publicly displayed in connection with the appearance of this image. The image owner’s or copyright holder’ name and the image could be stored, accessed or disclosed outside of Canada. This situation would apply if social media is used to promote or advertise the BC BigTree Registry and its activities. For example, the image and the image owner’s or copyright holder’s name could appear on a Facebook page or a Twitter account or feed showcasing the trees in the BC BigTree Registry.
  4. If you are not the image owner or copyright holder it is your responsibility to obtain their permission to upload the image for use on the BC BigTree Registry and BC BigTree Website. You must also obtain their consent to having their name and the image being stored, accessed or disclosed outside of Canada.
  5. If the photo includes anyone else, you hereby certify that you have obtained the permission of that person to appear in the photo, and for you to post the photo on-line generally, or in the BC BigTree Registry and BC BigTree Website, in particular.
  6. The BC BigTree Registry and BC BigTree Website can not control or block the theft or download of an image displayed on a public access website.
has_photo(Required)

Digital images

Up to 7 photos can be uploaded. A maximum of 5 will be selected and displayed in the Registry. At least one of the photos should show the measurement tape in place around the stem to document the location of the tape and the measurement height. The other photos can feature different aspects of the tree or the site (base, stem, crown, unique characteristics, surrounding forest, vegetation etc). If needed, additional photos can be submitted via email to the Registrar.
Number of images(Required)
Indicate the number of images you will upload

Image 1

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes.
Collected for administrative purposes.
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Image 2

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes
Collected for administrative purposes
Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Image 3

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes.
Collected for administrative purposes
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Image 4

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes.
Collected for administrative purposes
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Image 5

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes.
Collected for administrative purposes
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Image 6

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes.
Collected for administrative purposes
Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 20 MB.

Image 7

MM slash DD slash YYYY
Collected for administrative purposes.
Collected for administrative purposes

Review and submit form

Note: If you visit previous pages to review your entries, you will need to reupload the digital images.

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