19th Century Cape Cod Deforestation
Date Range
1620 – 1850
Title
19th Century Cape Cod Deforestation
What occurred
When European settlers first arrived, trees made up 80% of the Cape's land. In 1850, they made up less than 20% of the land.
Location
Cape Cod
Image Citation
Aidan Briney - Pine trees in Truro
Student name(s)
Aidan Briney