From the National Geographic
Pines, spruces buried in landslide millions of years ago, when area was warmer.
An ancient mummified forest, complete with well-preserved logs, leaves, and seedpods, has been discovered deep in the Canadian Arctic, scientists say.
The dry, frigid site is now surrounded by glaciers and is completely treeless, except for a few bonsai-size dwarf trees.
Read more in the National Geographic - http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/12/101217-mummified-forest-canada-science-environment/
