I live within five miles of the Yadkin River in central NC, and there sure are many, many acres of "forested" land now. We have huge oaks and other beautiful hardwood trees. Winston Salem, current Forsyth Co., was originally settled by Moravians who came down the Wagon Road from Pa. in 1753/old Rowan area. Their houses were 1/2 timbered, some still remaining in Old Salem. Bebe Fox in NC