Cedar
trees often live a long time. This is because the moist habitat
of cedar trees is relatively free of fire. The wood of cedar
trees is also very resistant to disease. The wood of cedar
trees has a very pleasant smell. This is from natural oils
in the wood that are toxic to insects and fungus. The oils
do not develop in younger cedar trees, which often leads to
the rotting of the heartwood of the younger trees. This results
in mature trees that have hollow trunks, and make great homes
for animals.
Cedar trees have been very important to humans for hundreds
of years. Cedar trees were used by natives to make canoes
and other boats. The wood of cedar trees was also used to
make weapons, boxes, bowls and baskets. The bark of cedar
trees was used to make blankets, capes and costumes. Cedar
trees were also an excellent source of fuel. In modern times,
cedar trees are used for making pencils and other tools.
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