Description: Whitebark Pine
The Federal Govt. has mapped Critical Habitat for whitebark pine, but the mapping for the Whistler area is inaccurate. Whitebark pine is most common near treeline, especially n warm aspect slopes where the species can descend into closed forest. On other sites, it is mostly restricted to exposed sites near treeline or as krummholz above treeline. The map shows more likely locations based on Bob Brett's local knowledge. Site level surveys would be needed to confirm actual locations.