"Discovery of 380-Million-Year-Old Forest in Upstate NY Rewrites History"

Researchers have declared an ancient forest in Upstate New York as the "world's oldest forest," dating back 387 million years. Located in Cairo, New York, the forest contains traces of roots belonging to the oldest trees in the world, predating the Gilboa fossil forest. The site provides valuable insights into the evolution of early trees, forest ecosystems, past climates, and possibly the earliest land animals. The discovery also sheds light on the role of ancient forests in facilitating the transition of fish into tetrapods and eventually dinosaurs. The area is currently closed to the public but may become an educational center in the future.