Spending time in the forest is guaranteed to bring a little perspective and a big dose of happiness. These quotes about forests from writers, naturalists and philosophers will inspire you to get into the woods, or help you caption those beautiful Instagram pics.

These 5,000-year-old pines are among the oldest organisms on Earth. Superlatives are also appropriate for the towering redwoods. Trees are amazing in many ways. They provide us with timber and cool us with shade, they sequester carbon and release oxygen, and are home to countless species. But they are also marvels of evolutionary adaptation.

Peaceful and calming forest quotes that'll inspire and remind you to appreciate the beauty of the the woods.

These 5,000-year-old pines are among the oldest organisms on Earth. Superlatives are also appropriate for the towering redwoods. Trees are amazing in many ways. They provide us with timber and cool us with shade, they sequester carbon and release oxygen, and are home to countless species. But they are also marvels of evolutionary adaptation.

Whether you're a city slicker or a country mouse, these quotes will inspire you to get outside and enjoy the bounty of our planet. As Muir famously said, “The mountains are calling and I must go.”...