The largest section of virgin forest in the east is in the park, despite extensive logging during the 1800 s. The Adirondacks boasted one hundred timber companies during this period. With the vast amount of trees in the Adirondacks they could be choosy, leaving the smaller trees. This helped conserve some areas of the forest, even though that was not their intention. Several hundred thousands of acres were cut so long ago that they have recovered completely.
Today there are regulations for lumbering and other industrial pollutants.
There are still remote areas where few humans venture. The park is one of the best-preserved forest and wildlife lands in the country. Lodge Harrison s appreciation for nature appeared throughout his life. As President, he set aside over 13 million acres in national forest preserves and parks. He traveled extensively exploring the western states, including the six states added during his term in office, and decided that the Adirondacks were a wonderful location for a second home.