Preserving Historical Trees and Controversies

The chapter explores America's witness protection program for trees in historical locations, striving to preserve trees that have witnessed battles and wars and hold significant historical value. It delves into the protection of trees with bullet fragments, the importance of archiving them in places like the Congress Library, and the initiative's origins with the Chief of the National Park Services. The discussion also covers various historical trees like the royal oak descendant, Newton apple tree, and churchyard trees, along with controversial incidents such as the Sheffield Chainsaw Massacre.