I came across a video from the 3rd annual Berkshire Natural History Conference (2017) at Berkshire Community College;  my friend Bob L presented a talk on Great Trees and Their Forests.

It's always valuable to listen to Bob, I learn an immense amount each time I am with him.  During this presentation, Bob mentions "The Big Eight", referring to eight magnificent trees worth visiting. 

• Sycamore, Sunderland
• Sugar Maple, Mohawk Trail State Forest
• Grandfather Pine, Monroe State Forest
• Jake Swamp Pine, Mohawk Trail State Forest
• Saheda Pine, Mohawk Trail State Forest
• Pin Oak, Northampton
• Thoreau Pine, Monroe State Forest
• Ice Glen Pine, Stockbridge

I've visited five of these trees...  the three in Mohawk and the two in Monroe.  There may be photos within this blog of the five I've visited.

Toward the end of the presentation, Bob also speaks of a wonderful Red Maple, "Magic Maple" as he refers to it.  It too is in Mohawk, and I am familiar with that tree as well.

The talk also mentions five forest sites worth noting...  "The Superlative Sites".

• Mohawk Trail State Forest, Charlemont
• William Cullen Byrant Woods, Cummington
• Ice Glen, Stockbridge
• Monroe State Forest, Monroe
• Mount Greylock, Lanesborough

And finally, there is mention of Old Growth Forest as well...  "Our Old Growth Forest Gems".

The Video is a great informative tool, and something to treasure...Great Trees and Their Forests.