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TOPIC: Old Oak Trees and Preservation
http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees/browse_thread/thread/c4e18739ff98ef8a?hl=en
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Date: Tues, Mar 4 2008 10:52 am
From: Drjjames


Can anyone give me some idea what is necessary to identify and the
preserve (or seek assistance in preservation) of a very old oak tree
in Southeastern Pennsylvania? I have heard it referred to by some as
a "Black" oak and some others as a "Red" oak, and having no particular
experience in tree typing, I have no idea what it is exactly. I
haven't yet measured this tree but it seems at least 20 feet in
circumference and was of substantial height prior to a lightning
strike and or wind storms over the last 10 years. As for spread,
again I have not tried to measure it. I was at one time aware of a
large old oak tree in a nearby Township in the Downingtown/Coatesville
area and actually saw that tree which was touted as the oldest oak
tree in the area. I don't believe it exists any longer and that this
tree may actually now be the oldest in the area at least. Any help or
guidance will be appreciated.

== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Tues, Mar 4 2008 2:04 pm
From: dbhguru@comcast.net


Drjjames,

Scott Wade is the best individual to give advice on your request. Perhaps others will weigh in also.

Bob

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TOPIC: Old Oak Trees and Preservation
http://groups.google.com/group/entstrees/browse_thread/thread/c4e18739ff98ef8a?hl=en
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Date: Wed, Mar 5 2008 5:20 am
From: pabigtrees


I can assist you with that. My name is Scott Wade. I am the State
Coordinator of the Champion tree program for Pennsylvania. I also
live in Media, near you. There is a chance that I already know about
the tree. Could you give me an address where the tree is located? I
would like to guess that the old tree that is now gone was the
Dilworthtown Oak? I would be happy to measure and age the tree with
if you like. I am hoping it is a newly discovered tree, as they do
pop up every once and a while. You can reach me at wades@comcast.net