How to spot a culturally modified tree

Update: 2025-09-04

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When I hike in the coastal forests of Washington State, I’m intrigued by sighting "culturally modified trees," or CMTs. These are living trees that have been visibly modified by indigenous peoples for use in their cultural traditions.

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How to spot a culturally modified tree

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How to spot a culturally modified tree

Nalini Nadkarni

How to spot a culturally modified tree