This grove of trees is claimed to be the smallest “National Forest” in the country.
The trees were planted during the Second World War by the US military.
Army General Buckner thought that planting some Christmas trees on the otherwise barren island might cheer up his troops.
So he initiated a formal tree planting program from 1943 through 1945.
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Unfortunately, the Aleutian climate was so harsh that the pines didnt survive.
At one point, there was only one tree left standing.
Of course, the federal government doesnt recognize the grove as a National Forest.
View from within the National Forest.Photo credit
Sources:Atlas Obscura/Road Trippers
