Old-Growth Forest Myths Vs Reality

I really enjoy spending time in old-growth forests.

I admire the sights, I love the sounds, and I like that old-growth forests can make a human feel small, yet still important. 

Old-growth forests once covered large areas of land in North America, but these forests are far less common today.  

As a result, we might find ourselves imagining things that aren’t entirely true.

We might believe, for instance, that North America was an endless expanse of old-growth forest at the time of European settlement.  We might also believe that North America’s old-growth forests were — and still are — untouched and free from disturbance.

But how much of what we believe is true?

In a brand new video, I explore a few old-growth forest myths and discuss why our modern perceptions often miss the full story.

You can watch the video here.

Thanks for reading and watching, and thanks for your continued support!

— Adam Haritan