When Did Reforestation Begin?

The first historically proven successful method of afforestation with coniferous seeds on a large scale was developed in 1368 by the Nuremberg councillor and merchant Peter Stromer (around 1315-1388) in the Nuremberg Reichswald.

When did they start planting trees?

380 million years ago: First evidence of seeded plants appear. These were very simple seeds that had no integument, or layer of protection, like we seed with modern seeds. 360 million years ago: Start of the Carboniferous period and first evidence of trees with “true” woody stems.

When did reforestation start in BC?

British Columbia prides itself on being a world leader in sustainable forest management. Since specific reforestation programs began in the 1930s, over 7.5 billion trees have been planted.