THE NATIONAL REGISTER of BIG TREES 2000-01

American Forests, Spring, 2000 by Katie Byrne

FROM THE BIG TREE COORDINATOR

It is my pleasure to bring you this year's list of national champion trees. The year 2000 marks not only the 60th anniversary of the National Register of Big Trees, but also my first as coordinator of the Big Tree program.

I am proud to write that we have worked diligently to make this Register the most comprehensive and accurate one to date. But the quest to find the largest trees in North America is far from over. We still need your help in locating these trees and measuring them properly.

There are many people who have helped me with the task of producing such an immense list. First, a big thank you to AMERICAN FORESTS' state Big Tree Coordinators; without their help, this list would not have been possible I'd also like to thank the meticulous Big Tree hunters who supply me with invaluable information about the champs. Scalettar, and my predecessor Bill Cannon.

I look forward to working with you to recognize and celebrate these wonderful trees. They are all truly giants.