Most trees in New England started in the 20s after deforestation. The rogue gnarly looking trees you see in fields are the oldest around. Farmers used them as wind throws to protect structures. 1938 lumber supplied the entire nation during the war. Millions and millions of board feet as far away as Northern VT. It truly was a Wind to Shake the World. My relatives had no idea 86 years ago today that tomorrow would threaten their lives and take the lives of friends and relatives in a heartbeat. I surveyed the debris line across the coastal pond from the ocean. Debris was found 25 plus feet above sea level. Picture that