This was fascinating. I love how you take pains to respect and incorporate indigenous culture in your videos, and this one is no exception, of course. I hope you will carry on with this series.
I love this series! So rad how humans all over the world have picked favourite/interesting trees to ponder at since forever. The King Jarrah Tree is one of my favourite ‘famous’ trees.
In Finnish culture, small areas of the natural environment can feel special, almost sacred, and are called "Hiisi" - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiisi "Hiis" in Estonian, too.
There's a lot to choose from. Dreamtime stories about the river red gum Greek myths about the laurel (baytree) Old Methuselah trees in California Old olive tree in crete Japanese tree culture
@Justinthetrees nakakamoto weeping maple, the national treasure of Japan. Obviously you can't use wood from it but I personally think it'd be cool to see a cultivar of any kind used
It's so tragic to hear that such a beautiful and revered tree had to get caught up in human conflict, especially by someone who was motivated by his own love of trees. Despite the tragedy, it is nice to see humans learning and creating from the story. I love your art piece in this one, and I'm excited to see this become a series!
This is amazing! I know it's alot to ask, but could you include japanese trees? There is A LOT of mythology that honors many trees in japanese history and it would be really nice to see you delve into it! Thank you for your steadfast work. I've watched you for a long time now and have even started my first black walnut mini coffee scooper myself! Also working on a miniature japanese lamp out of the same material and a dagger out of gaboon ebony and a tanto out of black bamboo! Wow... a lot of projects your work has encouraged me to start! Thank you!
Miharu Takizakura, the weeping cherry tree, is over 1000 years old and a national treasure! I would say more, but as a fellow lover of trees and fun research, I'll allow you the honor of exploring its tales with fresh eyes!
@@Justinthetrees Shinboku are trees that are revered as sacred dwelling places, shrines for kami; Shintō deities or spirit, in Japan and their legends are pretty deep too!
Hey @@Justinthetrees, I just wanted to let you know you actually inspired my curiosity of the many types of trees and woods around my local area and, because of that, I started my own wood working shop which is quickly becoming a business/side hustle. The best part is all of the wood is locally and responsibly sourced! Keep up the good work brother - I appreciate you.
I'm from BC, I remember being taught about Kiidk'yaas in school by a visitor from the Haida people. There is illustrated children's book that tells the legend of it, I can't remember the name of the book but I remember that it's depiction of Kiidk'yaas was beautiful
Justin, thank you for sharing this story! I had never heard this one before. It’s tragic that the tree was cut down. I hope that they will one day be able to plant an offspring. Blessings ♥️
I'M NOT CRYING OVER A TREE, YOU'RE CRYING OVER A TREE! I love your long form content! i would've liked some more detail into what you were doing and making, and your process into designing this piece.
@@damienthonk1506 please be respectful you have no idea what this person is going through. And even if it's not that deep you really did not have to say this like why did you feel the need.
Beautiful piece of art and an informative episode. I’m from B.C. and I didn’t know the story of the golden spruce. I’m really looking forward to this series…I’ll be surprised if you don’t discuss the Bodhi tree and its descendants!
I read the book about this tree many years ago. It is theorized that this particular golden spruce was able to grow so much taller than any of the others with this mutation because it was situated by the water in such a way that it received sunlight not only from above, but also reflected sunlight from below, thereby compensating for its lesser allotment of chlorophyll.
Love the new series (will definitely check out the book)! I’d love to hear more about the good ol’ bristlecone pine, Methuselah. First learned about it in a botany unit in elementary and it’s a big part of the reason why I fell in love with plants.
The series and this piece of art are both amazing and so creative! This account will always be a favorite of mine for all the care and creativity that go into it! Keep up the wonderful work and Methuselah has always been the first famous tree that comes to mind.
What an incredible story, it went from interesting to awful and ended with an almost positive outcome. The piece is so beautiful too!! Love the series idea!🌲
I'm in LOVE with this series! I didn't think your content would get better but you outdid yourself! I was breathless trying to figure out what you were making and deeply moved by the story you told. I agree that something drastic needed to be done to make logging more conservative but that wasn't the right move. 😍 can't wait to see more!! Thank you for the feels!!!
10 Billion Percent looking forward to more videos from this series. Two other famous/well-known trees to keep on your radar: 1.) The Big Tree in Rockport, Tx; and 2). The Tree That Owns Itself in Athens, GA. What a Rad Project, Dude!
I'm already a huge fan of this series. I'd recommend the Donareiche (and the Irminsul) as another subject for this project. The Tree itself in this case would be less interesting but I think the Story surrounding this Tree and others with a very similar fate is very interesting and often neglected.
Kongeegen (The King Oak) is considered the oldest living oak tree in Northern Europe... There are many stories and legends tied to this tree and it looks like something straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairytale💚
the parallels between the story of the boy being turned into kiddk’yass because the people took from the land and this man being outraged from the logging practices and attacking a sacred tree feel very similar. if you ask me the same spirits got revenge on him and that’s why he never was seen again.
I definitely wish he hadn't done it, but I actually have the opposite view of the connection. The society took too much from the land, and despite being told to be more selective and cautious about what they cut down, they ignored it and kept the practice of taking too much. So they lost something that really mattered to them as a punishment for their society taking too much.
The way I saw it he felt that it was hypocritical to praise Kiddk’yass for the message it’s story gives but then let logging practices cut countless trees, so he cut down their sacred tree to show how they cared for one tree but not hundreds, meaning that the Kiddk’yass’ message was ultimately In vain.
@@demetriam2408 well, it happened well over 20 years ago, and despite many more protests defending old-growth forests since then, including very recently, nothing has really changed in logging. So, I really wish his act of protest wasn't in vain. I also wish he'd lived to say his piece in court while the whole country was watching; like, that's one reason he did it, it would provoke outrage, gain attention, it would mean he'd be heard and unsustainable logging practices would be placed in the public eye and come under scrutiny. But he didn't.
I’ve never heard this story before but it’s an amazing one. I would also love to see the Tree of Tenere featured in this series! It was an acacia tree in Niger that was known as the “Loneliest Tree in the World”, being over 150 kilometres away from the nearest other tree. It survived alone for 300 years by growing its roots into a subterranean lake, before tragically being killed by a drunk driver in 1973. Ironically, the new loneliest tree is an introduced Sitka spruce on Campbell Island in my homeland of New Zealand!
My 5yr old used to love Story Sundays (I read to the kiddos the whole morning). But a few weeks ago I showed him a What's In That Pile video. Now he just spends all Sunday asking to see more videos from the "What's in that Pile guy" (He won't say the channel name, the pun makes him giggle). He loves to learn and these videos fascinate him so much. Thank you for making such great videos, Justin.
I love the focus on one particular revered or historical tree. I remember when a local historical tree from the revolutionary war, the Mercer Oak was killed, even though I was only about 7. We used to play tag on the battle field, which is a little more grim when you think back on it. I love the wood craft even though I have no talent for it myself, but as a gardener it gives me great joy to see any plants being used and revered.
I loved, and I mean LOVED every aspect of this fascinating and very insightful video! The final product was so satisfying to see, huh did an amazing job. But the story and information was so interesting.
This is such a great series! Have you heard about the broccoli tree in Sweden? I think it would be a great addition to the series. Thanks for all that you do Justin!
fantastic storytelling!! my respects to the felled sacred kiidk’yaas and to the presumably deceased hadwin. it’s a shame that hadwin was unable to achieve the outcome he intended to affect.
Loving the long form! I put on your whats in that pile playlist while i fall asleep. I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. I find the sound of the tools and your voice soothing. If i could make a suggestion for a new playlists it would be best of chatoyancy 🎶🎶🎶
Oh my, this story is so tragic in all ways, but its legacy at least lives on in its legend....your work is so beautiful though, I love is so much! Thank you for providing us another tree to appreciate!
I know that I will love this new series of yours, Justin. Thanks to all the great facts and story of the Golden Spruce! Can't wait to see what is the next famous tree.
This was excellent thank you, as an arborist it always speaks to my heart when I hear a fellow tree lover talk about the history and stories of great trees.
I love premise of this series! The story of Kiidk'yaas is one I've never heard before, so thank you for sharing it. The book sounds fascinating. I'm going to have to check it out. The famous tree I would recommend is Hyperion, a coast redwood in northern California. If you've read the book The Wild Trees by Richard Preston, it's mentioned there. Can't wait to see what's next!
I can think of 3 famous trees for you to cover. The General, the tree that own's itself, and the tree from the Twin Towers that lived. The last tree's offspring are giving at times of tragedy like when New Orleans was hit from Hurricane Katrina, or the Joplin tornado.
Loved watching this new series ( PLEASE ) of your work. So much talent and creativity in one person!!!!! I’d love to see you make a redwood or dogwood. Ok any tree !😊
While you've covered white oak ad nauseam at this point, I would still love to learn about the complicated history of the Tree that Owns Itself, in Athens, GA.
This is the most fascinating video I have ever watched on RUclips. I am not exaggerating. A fantastic story and a fantastic piece. I was engaged from beginning to end. Please keep up this kind of content! It's phenomenal!
Just watched the full episode and i think this series will be your best yet. Thank you so much for sharing your art and fascinating knowledge with us! Also, you have a wonderful storytelling voice.
Wow Justin! I am born and raised and continue to live in BC and I had no idea about this story! Thank you for sharing it! Love your content! Keep it up!
What an amazing story and what a perfect get away from life. It's so nice people still have these beliefs and enjoy telling these stories because lately it's felt like people don't enjoy history and how things have come to be and what things were I just really appreciate you and definitely keep doing this cause I will definitely keep looking for a new one to watch and listen to
I truly enjoyed and appreciated this episode. Looking forward to more of these! Although far from me on the East Coast of Canada, still truly relevant. Merci bien!
Tāne Mahuta (sometimes called the "God of the Forest") - A Giant Kauri Tree in Aotearoa New Zealand ❤ Love this series idea. Can't wait for the next one!
This was fascinating. I love how you take pains to respect and incorporate indigenous culture in your videos, and this one is no exception, of course. I hope you will carry on with this series.
I love this series! So rad how humans all over the world have picked favourite/interesting trees to ponder at since forever.
The King Jarrah Tree is one of my favourite ‘famous’ trees.
Oooo, I'll have to look into that one!
In Finnish culture, small areas of the natural environment can feel special, almost sacred, and are called "Hiisi" - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiisi
"Hiis" in Estonian, too.
There's a lot to choose from.
Dreamtime stories about the river red gum
Greek myths about the laurel (baytree)
Old Methuselah trees in California
Old olive tree in crete
Japanese tree culture
@Justinthetrees nakakamoto weeping maple, the national treasure of Japan. Obviously you can't use wood from it but I personally think it'd be cool to see a cultivar of any kind used
The tragedy of Darth Golden the Spruce @@Justinthetrees
It's so tragic to hear that such a beautiful and revered tree had to get caught up in human conflict, especially by someone who was motivated by his own love of trees. Despite the tragedy, it is nice to see humans learning and creating from the story. I love your art piece in this one, and I'm excited to see this become a series!
This story reeks of lies. The whole thing is sus and truly makes no sense. Seems like a targeted tree assassination blamed on a CONservationist. …..
This is amazing! I know it's alot to ask, but could you include japanese trees? There is A LOT of mythology that honors many trees in japanese history and it would be really nice to see you delve into it!
Thank you for your steadfast work. I've watched you for a long time now and have even started my first black walnut mini coffee scooper myself! Also working on a miniature japanese lamp out of the same material and a dagger out of gaboon ebony and a tanto out of black bamboo! Wow... a lot of projects your work has encouraged me to start! Thank you!
Would love to find an awesome Japanese tree to honor in the series! Definitely share any interesting or notable ones!
Miharu Takizakura, the weeping cherry tree, is over 1000 years old and a national treasure! I would say more, but as a fellow lover of trees and fun research, I'll allow you the honor of exploring its tales with fresh eyes!
@@Justinthetrees Shinboku are trees that are revered as sacred dwelling places, shrines for kami; Shintō deities or spirit, in Japan and their legends are pretty deep too!
Hey @@Justinthetrees, I just wanted to let you know you actually inspired my curiosity of the many types of trees and woods around my local area and, because of that, I started my own wood working shop which is quickly becoming a business/side hustle. The best part is all of the wood is locally and responsibly sourced! Keep up the good work brother - I appreciate you.
@@BeeBait 💜
I'm from BC, I remember being taught about Kiidk'yaas in school by a visitor from the Haida people. There is illustrated children's book that tells the legend of it, I can't remember the name of the book but I remember that it's depiction of Kiidk'yaas was beautiful
As a native american the respect for indigenous cultures in your content is really touching to me
really happy to hear that more golden spruces are being made, and hopefully the haida people are doing okay, feel really bad for them.
Justin, thank you for sharing this story!
I had never heard this one before. It’s tragic that the tree was cut down. I hope that they will one day be able to plant an offspring.
Blessings ♥️
I'M NOT CRYING OVER A TREE, YOU'RE CRYING OVER A TREE! I love your long form content! i would've liked some more detail into what you were doing and making, and your process into designing this piece.
Imma be straight with you
I cried
A lot
Incredible storytelling and talent man
Keep up the good work
Bruh it's really nothing to cry over be serious
@@damienthonk1506 please be respectful you have no idea what this person is going through. And even if it's not that deep you really did not have to say this like why did you feel the need.
Beautiful piece of art and an informative episode. I’m from B.C. and I didn’t know the story of the golden spruce. I’m really looking forward to this series…I’ll be surprised if you don’t discuss the Bodhi tree and its descendants!
Great one!😊
I’d love to see more of this series. Very cool to learn about Kiidk’Yaas. All of your videos are amazing.
I read the book about this tree many years ago. It is theorized that this particular golden spruce was able to grow so much taller than any of the others with this mutation because it was situated by the water in such a way that it received sunlight not only from above, but also reflected sunlight from below, thereby compensating for its lesser allotment of chlorophyll.
HUGE fan of this new series concept! The piece came out so lovely as well.
Absolutely loved the new series! Hope it takes off so you can do many episodes 😁
Thanks!
Love the new series (will definitely check out the book)! I’d love to hear more about the good ol’ bristlecone pine, Methuselah. First learned about it in a botany unit in elementary and it’s a big part of the reason why I fell in love with plants.
Great video! That story was fascinating. Such a sad tale. The project turned out wonderful. Thanks for sharing!
The series and this piece of art are both amazing and so creative! This account will always be a favorite of mine for all the care and creativity that go into it! Keep up the wonderful work and Methuselah has always been the first famous tree that comes to mind.
What an incredible story, it went from interesting to awful and ended with an almost positive outcome. The piece is so beautiful too!! Love the series idea!🌲
Great start to a series!
I'm in LOVE with this series! I didn't think your content would get better but you outdid yourself! I was breathless trying to figure out what you were making and deeply moved by the story you told. I agree that something drastic needed to be done to make logging more conservative but that wasn't the right move.
😍 can't wait to see more!! Thank you for the feels!!!
You should do one on Old Tijikko in Sweden, which is the one of the oldest organisms on earth at 9,500 years old!
PNW for life! I love this format. And I hope you come up to our evergreen hills.
Your story telling skills continue to be fantastic! The art piece is absolutely beautiful!
wonderful, the information, the history, the art shown, simply wonderful.
10 Billion Percent looking forward to more videos from this series. Two other famous/well-known trees to keep on your radar: 1.) The Big Tree in Rockport, Tx; and 2). The Tree That Owns Itself in Athens, GA. What a Rad Project, Dude!
I think this is a wonderful start to a new series!
i love how calming looking at him cutting wood is
Beautiful artwork, and a tragic story.
When thinking of famous trees the first thing that comes to my mind is the Dig Tree. I think that it might be a interesting tree for this series.
I really hope this series continues!
Beautiful project! I learned something new today. 😊
So interesting! Loved the story telling and all the work you put in to research!
I'm already a huge fan of this series. I'd recommend the Donareiche (and the Irminsul) as another subject for this project. The Tree itself in this case would be less interesting but I think the Story surrounding this Tree and others with a very similar fate is very interesting and often neglected.
Really looking forward to more videos in this series, I've never really thought of there being famous trees so I'm excited to learn something new!
Definitely keep this series up !
This video was a great reminder that I need to watch more of your long form vids!
Justin, I would love to see Charter Oak or Lone Cypress in this series!
Kongeegen (The King Oak) is considered the oldest living oak tree in Northern Europe... There are many stories and legends tied to this tree and it looks like something straight out of a Brothers Grimm fairytale💚
The finished artwork looks excellent! A wonderful tribute to this tree.
Love the new series!
Love the new series! Please keep at it!
the parallels between the story of the boy being turned into kiddk’yass because the people took from the land and this man being outraged from the logging practices and attacking a sacred tree feel very similar. if you ask me the same spirits got revenge on him and that’s why he never was seen again.
I definitely wish he hadn't done it, but I actually have the opposite view of the connection. The society took too much from the land, and despite being told to be more selective and cautious about what they cut down, they ignored it and kept the practice of taking too much. So they lost something that really mattered to them as a punishment for their society taking too much.
@@IAmPattycakes what a beautiful interpretation for such a tragic end. I completely agree, and hopefully we will take the lesson to heart.
The way I saw it he felt that it was hypocritical to praise Kiddk’yass for the message it’s story gives but then let logging practices cut countless trees, so he cut down their sacred tree to show how they cared for one tree but not hundreds, meaning that the Kiddk’yass’ message was ultimately In vain.
@@demetriam2408 well, it happened well over 20 years ago, and despite many more protests defending old-growth forests since then, including very recently, nothing has really changed in logging. So, I really wish his act of protest wasn't in vain. I also wish he'd lived to say his piece in court while the whole country was watching; like, that's one reason he did it, it would provoke outrage, gain attention, it would mean he'd be heard and unsustainable logging practices would be placed in the public eye and come under scrutiny. But he didn't.
it seems to me that Kiddk'yass suffered the same fate twice: being punished for the actions of others that he had no control over.
Good new series, the Charter Oak comes to mind
What a tragic story ;__;
What a great piece!
I’ve never heard this story before but it’s an amazing one. I would also love to see the Tree of Tenere featured in this series! It was an acacia tree in Niger that was known as the “Loneliest Tree in the World”, being over 150 kilometres away from the nearest other tree. It survived alone for 300 years by growing its roots into a subterranean lake, before tragically being killed by a drunk driver in 1973.
Ironically, the new loneliest tree is an introduced Sitka spruce on Campbell Island in my homeland of New Zealand!
My 5yr old used to love Story Sundays (I read to the kiddos the whole morning). But a few weeks ago I showed him a What's In That Pile video. Now he just spends all Sunday asking to see more videos from the "What's in that Pile guy" (He won't say the channel name, the pun makes him giggle). He loves to learn and these videos fascinate him so much.
Thank you for making such great videos, Justin.
I love the focus on one particular revered or historical tree. I remember when a local historical tree from the revolutionary war, the Mercer Oak was killed, even though I was only about 7. We used to play tag on the battle field, which is a little more grim when you think back on it.
I love the wood craft even though I have no talent for it myself, but as a gardener it gives me great joy to see any plants being used and revered.
That was the saddest story I think I've ever heard. You told the story with Grace. Thank you for that.
Everyone loves a good story. Looking forward to more.
I loved, and I mean LOVED every aspect of this fascinating and very insightful video! The final product was so satisfying to see, huh did an amazing job. But the story and information was so interesting.
I’m part Haida native, Ive never heard of this tree before! Glad I found your channel, just found it from a recent short!
This is such a great series! Have you heard about the broccoli tree in Sweden? I think it would be a great addition to the series. Thanks for all that you do Justin!
Thank YOU! I haven't heard of the broccoli tree, but will definitely check it out!
@@Justinthetrees John Green made it instagram famous(the fault in our stars author) and then in the night someone(s) cut it down
My favorite video of yours so far.
fantastic storytelling!! my respects to the felled sacred kiidk’yaas and to the presumably deceased hadwin. it’s a shame that hadwin was unable to achieve the outcome he intended to affect.
Loving the long form!
I put on your whats in that pile playlist while i fall asleep. I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. I find the sound of the tools and your voice soothing. If i could make a suggestion for a new playlists it would be best of chatoyancy 🎶🎶🎶
Oh my, this story is so tragic in all ways, but its legacy at least lives on in its legend....your work is so beautiful though, I love is so much! Thank you for providing us another tree to appreciate!
Yes! Keep this series going!
This was SO INTERESTING, please keep this series going!! You do amazing work and I so enjoy seeing what you create!!!
You are an incredible story teller! Please keep educating people through your videos.
Interesting series, can't wait to watch more of it.
I hope future episodes will be more cheerful though
I love this series already! Very interesting, and I'm excited to see more!
Such an interesting topic. Can’t wait to see more of this series!
I know that I will love this new series of yours, Justin.
Thanks to all the great facts and story of the Golden Spruce!
Can't wait to see what is the next famous tree.
This was excellent thank you, as an arborist it always speaks to my heart when I hear a fellow tree lover talk about the history and stories of great trees.
I love premise of this series! The story of Kiidk'yaas is one I've never heard before, so thank you for sharing it. The book sounds fascinating. I'm going to have to check it out. The famous tree I would recommend is Hyperion, a coast redwood in northern California. If you've read the book The Wild Trees by Richard Preston, it's mentioned there. Can't wait to see what's next!
I loved this! Excited for this series. I like your story telling! Thanks!
I can think of 3 famous trees for you to cover. The General, the tree that own's itself, and the tree from the Twin Towers that lived. The last tree's offspring are giving at times of tragedy like when New Orleans was hit from Hurricane Katrina, or the Joplin tornado.
This was so great!! History and trees together at last!!
Loving this new series! Can't wait to see what you make next 😁
Didn't expect to cry about a tree today, but here we are.
I think this is the best video of yours that I've watched. Excellent storytelling, and a great melding of figurative and abstract art.
Excited for more trees in this series!
This video was awesome. Great story telling and a fantastic final product. Well done!
Loved watching this new series ( PLEASE ) of your work. So much talent and creativity in one person!!!!! I’d love to see you make a redwood or dogwood. Ok any tree !😊
While you've covered white oak ad nauseam at this point, I would still love to learn about the complicated history of the Tree that Owns Itself, in Athens, GA.
very cool to learn about this tree and the piece turned out beautifully! a lovely homage to kiidk'yaas.
I loved this! Please continue the series, I love your approach to teaching arborial history.
Amazing. Your best video yet. Thank you.
This was really enjoyable! I had no idea how all those tiny pieces were going to make a tree until the end which was nice for suspense.
this is BEAUTIFUL. you should gift this to the indigenous nation that lost the tree ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so impressed that that tree grew to such an impressive stature with 80% less chlorophyll than it should have! 🤯 Fantastic series!!
Thank you for teaching me about this tree, more episodes like this please 😊
This video is SO COOL! The story, the art *chef's kiss* Thank you so much for sharing!
This is the most fascinating video I have ever watched on RUclips. I am not exaggerating. A fantastic story and a fantastic piece. I was engaged from beginning to end. Please keep up this kind of content! It's phenomenal!
Very cool! Looking forward to the next installment!
Incredible!! Please keep after this series!
Great video, and I'm really excited about this series. Love you channel. Thanks!
Wow this is like my new favorite video ever. Thank you so much for educating us in multiple ways all at once!
So interesting!! Looking forward to more episodes
Just watched the full episode and i think this series will be your best yet. Thank you so much for sharing your art and fascinating knowledge with us! Also, you have a wonderful storytelling voice.
I really love the new series!
incredible story and an incredible piece of art to match 🫶
Wow Justin! I am born and raised and continue to live in BC and I had no idea about this story! Thank you for sharing it! Love your content! Keep it up!
Beautiful piece of craftsmanship and an amazing story to go along.
What an amazing story and what a perfect get away from life. It's so nice people still have these beliefs and enjoy telling these stories because lately it's felt like people don't enjoy history and how things have come to be and what things were I just really appreciate you and definitely keep doing this cause I will definitely keep looking for a new one to watch and listen to
That was a hell of a story, and one i hope to hear more of
Looking forward to the inevitable episode on your good friend Pando!
Very cool series! Please continue!
I truly enjoyed and appreciated this episode. Looking forward to more of these! Although far from me on the East Coast of Canada, still truly relevant. Merci bien!
Tāne Mahuta (sometimes called the "God of the Forest") - A Giant Kauri Tree in Aotearoa New Zealand ❤ Love this series idea. Can't wait for the next one!