We invite you to visit... In 1880 the site that was to become Glenwood City was a tranquil glen (valley) in the midst of huge forests. By 1885-1890 with the coming of the railroad and the lumber mills, Glenwood was the major trading center of the area with a population of 2000.
As mentioned above, other trees (such as birch trees) are tapped. 1  Coconut nectar (a.k.a., coconut syrup) - nectar collected from the coconut blossom sap. Tastes similar to toffee.  Coconut Sugar - coconut blossom sap boiled down till it crystalises.
Trees can be used as a source of energy. They are cut once every three years and they are sent to power plants to generate electricity. Because willows grow very fast and. re-sprout after being cut down, they're a renewable resource. Sycamore, eucalyptus, and black locust are also used for similar reasons.