Yampa River Cottonwood

Rivers and their surrounding trees have a special relationship that is important for the ecosystem. Trees help to maintain the health of the river by providing shade, reducing erosion, and filtering pollutants. In turn, the river provides water and nutrients to the trees, supporting their growth and survival. This relationship is referred to as a riparian ecosystem and is crucial for the overall health and biodiversity of the surrounding area. However, beyond that this tree subject resembles remarkable strength and persistence. Who knows the age of the tree but has grown high above the river through storms and microbursts. Withstanding the test of time.