Eastern White Pine- the Tree Rooted in American History

Documents the eastern white pine tree’s central role in the founding and building of America, its logging history, and its current importance to wildlife and humans. Why was the eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) at one time the most valuable tree in the world? Why did the king of England establish the American colonies? What led up to the American Revolution? What is the tallest living thing in the northeastern U.S.? What did primeval white pines look like when the Pilgrims landed? What is the value of the eastern white pine to wildlife and humans? Why is walking in a pine forest good for your health? These questions and more are answered in this documentary film by New England Forests (). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Correction: the film states (at 13:42) that in 1691, King George reinstated the Bay Colony charter; it was King William III who reinstated it in 1691. ======================================================================= A note to users of closed-captions: the captions (subtitles) can be moved to different locations on the screen if they are blocking your view. To move a closed caption, place your cursor on it and drag it. Also, when captions are turned on, there are a number of caption features you can change by clicking on the settings “gear wheel“ and selecting “Subtitles/CC“, and then “Options“.