Historical Trees

The part that trees have played in history is significant. Wood from the forests of the United States fueled a developing nation. Wood was used to build and fuel the railroads and steamboats that carried the nation’s commerce up and down the nation’s rivers. And much more.

Many individual trees were “witnesses” to important historical events.

Explore the role of forests and trees in our history with the links below.

Web Links:

American Forests History Trees – American Forests makes seedlings from famous trees available for planting. It’s a great way to mark an event at your school, courthouse or any where.

Forest History Society – The Forest History Society is a wealth of information about the history of our nation’s forests and the people that use them. The web site also contains “If Trees Could Talk” an environmental curriculum.

Cradle of Forestry in America