Lassie - Episode

Lassie and Ranger Corey are on a project in a 5,000 year old forest of Bristlecone pines. The opening is narriated by Robert Bray, explaining the Bristlecone pines as the oldest living organism on the planet. According to Wikipedia: "...Among the longest-lived life forms on Earth, the oldest Pinus longaeva is more than 5,000 years old, making it the oldest known individual of any species. Despite their potential age and low reproductive rate, bristlecone pines, particularly Pinus longaeva, are usually a first succession species, tending to occupy new open ground. They generally compete poorly in less-than-harsh environments, making them hard to cultivate. In gardens, they succumb quickly to root rot.They do very well, however, where most other plants cannot even grow, such as in rocky dolomitic soils in areas with virtually no rainfall.[2]
Bristlecone pine grow in scattered sub-alpine groves at high altitude in arid regions of the Western United States. The name comes from the prickles on the female cones." This episode was heavy on the "preservation of wilderness" lesson, driving home the need to protect fragile parks and forests. Lassie, again, shows great affection towards her co-star, Bray, which is delightful to watch.
NOTE: Lassie and the Lassie Trademark are owned by Dreamworks Animation LLC. This episode was publicly broadcast in May 2016 via free over the air (OTA) antenna TV by GRIT TV, an American digital multicast television network owned by Katz Broadcasting. Recorded, edited to add titles, ending credits, and copyright information, and uploaded by Collie Lover to KZbin with no remuneration whatsoever. All KZbin pre-video advertisements are authorized and placed by Lassie copyright owner.