Over 2,194 recorded plantings
Historical Tree Data
This website features over 2,194 historical planting documents that contain survival, health, genetic, and measurement data from across North America. Explore, download, or add to the collection!
Welcome
The Historical Genetic Tree Study Database is an interactive database website where you can explore existing data, download historical tree planting data, contribute your own data, and transform physical data into digital copies.
Background
In the mid-late 20th century, millions of dollars were poured into installing and maintaining thousands of genetic and tree improvement studies; however, over the years many plantings have been forgotten due to scientists retiring, lack of funding, and shifts in priorities. This website contains key genetic, survival, and measurement information from over 2,194 of these plantings, 629 of which have accompanying datasets. These documents were obtained through acquiring data by contacting affiliated scientists, using Google Earth Pro tm, and visiting universities and facilities. The recovered historical planting datasets can be downloaded and used for further research in carbon sequestration, climate change, and temporal phenology studies.
Key Metrics
Total Archived
135 Species
47 States/Provinces
2,194 Plantings
Earliest Year: 1912
19,004 Pages About Survival
23,339 Pages About Genetics
Using the Data
The data stored in the Historical Genetic Tree Study Database can be used in research for climate change, carbon sequestration, and phenological studies, seed availability, and best devastation.
A red oak planting in West Lafayette, IN has been managed for over 80 years with seen source plantings from across the U.S. The historic survival data gives insight on climate change resilience among red oak species and informs best management practices.