There is definitely something tree-like and wise in his implied nature. I can almost envision him as an intp.... Perhaps that's why I find the image so interesting. You described it perfectly!
It really is such a beautiful state. I've traveled and lived and a large variety of places, and WV definitly is at the top of my list of beautiful places. I only lived there for about 9 months, but it really made a lasting impression. Not many people would suspect WV as being one of the most beautiful places in the US. It's also a very nice place to grow up as a kid, because there's so much to do, all year round. The only thing that kinda sucked, is having to learn how to ride my bike there, because I lived on a really steep hill, and I really didn't know how to use my breaks.=p
I'd really like to go back there one day to do something like camping. I imagine that it would be fantastic.