70 to 80% of VT was deforested

Date Range

1800 – 1900

Title

70 to 80% of VT was deforested

What occurred

Prior to the 20th century, the majority of Vermont had been cut for lumber, and mostly only the mountains were still forested.

Location

Vermont, including Burlington

Image Citation

Special Collections, Bailey/Howe Library, University of Vermont

Student name(s)

Jodie Wright

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