The U.S. Navy really does manage a huge forest in Indiana to help repair USS Constitution, the famous wooden warship launched in 1797. At Naval Support Activity Crane, foresters manage more than 50,000 acres of forest and pick strong mature white oak trees for future restorations. These trees help replace old wooden parts on the ship, especially hull planks. Basically, America has a forest growing spare parts for a 200-year-old warship.











