Paper Makers Are Big Tree Planters. Millions of acres are devoted to growing trees to make paper. When trees are cut, lots of trees are planted. This must be very carefully planned because it takes from 30 to 80 years to grow a tree big enough to make paper. They Are, the Slower They Grow.
Some trees can take a very long time to grow - a hundred years or more.
These are the hardwood trees that we use to make furniture, floors, bowling alleys and baseball bats. So with careful planning we can also replace hardwood trees as we use them. Trees For Your Tomorrow. Someday your students will have children. And those children will enjoy sitting under a cool oak tree on a hot summer day.