Height of Forest Clearing and Agriculture

Diorama scene with a barn surrounded by land cleared for fields. In the foreground are two tilled fields bordered by stone walls. A man makes a pile of pumpkins.

The peak of deforestation and agricultural activity across most of New England occurred from 1830 to 1880. Across much of New England, 60 to 80 percent of the land was cleared for pasture, tillage, orchards and buildings. Small remaining areas of woodland were subjected to frequent cuttings for lumber and fuel.

Time period: AD 1830