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A dozen fossilized tree stumps from what many scientists say was the world's oldest forest are now part of the collection at the New York State Museum in Albany. (CNN/WTEN)
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380M-year-old tree stumps studied in NY
The ancient stumps were first discovered in 1920
Updated: Friday, 08 Jul 2011, 6:57 AM CDT
Published : Friday, 08 Jul 2011, 6:57 AM CDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A dozen fossilized tree stumps from what many scientists say was the world's oldest forest are now part of the collection at the New York State Museum in Albany.
One of the 380 million-year-old stumps found at the Gilboa Dam reconstruction project site in Schoharie County was unveiled Thursday at the museum. It was among 35 stump fossils found in an old rock quarry by engineers with New York City's Department of Environmental Protection.
The Gilboa Dam is part of the city's Catskill water supply system. The ancient stumps were first discovered in 1920 when the dam was constructed.
The State Museum already has a Gilboa stump on display. The 12 being added to its collection will be used for research. The rest will either remain in Gilboa or be placed in other New York museums.
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Online: www.nysm.nysed.gov
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