There are many majestic trees that grace us with their presence on the earth. And few are more or more useful than the sugar maple tree! They can live for more than 200 years. And what comes to mind when you think of maples? Probably maple syrup, whether you’re the type to drench it on your pancakes or add it as a healthier sweetener to your food as you cook.

The sugar maple syrup produces the highest sugar content out of all maple species, and it has been a favorite since the First Nations of People, who even boiled meat in the maple sugar water from the tree!

So yes – Maple trees produce some tasty syrup and sugar, but that’s not all. Finding a maple tree in the wilderness can save your life in more ways than one. Find out why on the next page!

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