The 400-year-old trees of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

In the cathedral-like groves of the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in western North Carolina, you don’t have to venture deep to find massive, ancient poplar trees. Why weren’t these 400-year-old trees logged? And what does it take to qualify as an “old-growth forest”? Turns out the answer involves far more than impressive trees. Stories of the resilience and recovery of western North Carolina communities impacted by Hurricane Helene are made possible by Dogwood Health Trust. Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation. Subscribe to the Sci NC Channel for more stories:    / @scinc   Sci NC Hosted by veteran reporter Frank Graff, Sci NC highlights the latest science stories from North Carolina and across the nation, interviews leading scientists, shares fascinating demonstrations and engages North Carolinians with all things science. FOLLOW US Official Website: https://www.pbsnc.org/sci-nc/ Facebook:   / mypbsnc   Instagram:   / sci__nc   Email Newsletter: https://www.pbsnc.org/signup/ Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: https://pbsnc.org/app/. This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: https://pbsnc.org/donate