For the natives the Pine Bush was an important source of firewood and animal pelts to trade with the Dutch, but by 1640 the natives were having trouble finding enough animals in the Pine Bush to supply the growing European demand.
The Pine Bush was an important source of firewood and animal pelts to trade with the Dutch. This was for the natives. The natives were having trouble. This was by 1640. The natives were finding enough animals in the Pine Bush. This was by 1640. This was to supply the growing European demand.