A list of these videos in PDF format may be downloaded here.

(1) World’s Oldest Fossilized Forest Unearthed in NY

Excellent introduction to the Devonian plants that grew in ancient Gilboa. Shows comparisons of modern plants to the Devonian plants. Speaker: Dr. William Stein, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY.

(Length: 5 mins, 10 secs)

(2) Oldest Fossilized Forest Revealed

Brief but fascinating introduction to the Devonian plants of Gilboa. Speaker: Dr. Chris Berry, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.

(Length: 2 mins, 30 secs)

(3) World’s Oldest Trees Reveal Complex Anatomy

Thin slices of Devonian trees in China help paleobotanists learn how the Gilboa trees grew. Good video for people who want to know more details about the inner workings of the Gilboa trees. Speaker: Dr. Chris Berry, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.

(Length: 3 mins, 17 secs)

(4) Gilboa Fossil Forest, Devonian Age, New York State: Field Work 2010

Detailed information about the Riverside Quarry in Gilboa, where paleobotanists were surprised by the discovery of new species of Devonian trees when NYCDEP allowed the area to be studied for two weeks in 2010. A detailed map of the plants was then created, showing much more density and diversity than ever imagined. Narrated by Dr. Chris Berry, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.

(Length: 8 mins, 10 secs) [Note: Volume is low but audible if you turn your volume up to maximum]

(5) Windows to the Past: The Gilboa Fossil Forest

Highly detailed video about the Devonian plants found in Gilboa and specifically in the Riverside Quarry, as well as what effect these plants had on the Devonian environment. Presented in a very fun way to make the information understandable and enjoyable. However, advanced scientific terms and concepts are used throughout. Although this video is very well done, no information can be found as to who the people are who put this together other than that they go by “otallyawesomepeople.”

(Length: 14 mins, 16 secs)