Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees

Historian Jared Farmer examines the rich and multifaceted story of the planet's oldest trees and their relationship with modern civilization. It highlights humanity's long-standing reverence for these ancient organisms, which took a significant turn in the eighteenth century when naturalists began to actively seek out and date the oldest living specimens on Earth. This era marked the onset of a new scientific understanding known as "tree time," leading to increased public interest in visiting and conserving these ancient trees and their sacred groves.

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