More Heritage Trees Lost

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Fairhope, Alabama 

 

Magnolia down June 2024

 

2022 photo

 

JUNE 1 TORNADO

An impressive double-trunked magnolia tree on the bluff in Henry George park was one of several heritage trees destroyed by last week's tornado. Heritage trees are defined as over 20 inches in diameter by city ordinances.

A big cedar tree in Knoll Park, an oak on the waterfront south of White Avenue, and one on Magnolia Beach were lost too. 

 

Magnolia Beach oak.

 

BIG BAYVIEW LIVE OAK SURVIVED

On a positive note, the big live oak on the 206 N. Bayview bluff directly in the tornado's path that the city had strengthened by  arborist Chris Francis in 2021 -- did survive with no apparent damage. 

Stainless steel rods and cables were installed to support heavy limbs.


N. Bayview oak survived



Location: Fairhope, AL 36532, USA

Comments

Anonymous said…
The developers have killed thousands
Thursday, June 06, 2024
Anonymous said…
They block our view of the bay.
Friday, June 07, 2024
Anonymous said…
The reason we lose power in Fairhope after every storm is because the City refuses to cut down so called “Heritage Trees” that hang over all the power lines. Most of these “Heritage Trees” are water oaks that are well past their life span. The old saying about water oaks is, “25 years to grow, 25 years to die.” Most of the water oaks in Fairhope need to be removed if they’re that old. And by the way, those steel rods in that live oak on the bluffs are for show. There is no way that a single nut and washer screwed on to a 1 inch steel rod will stop a 100 ton limb from falling. I think the city payed $10k for that fix to a “Tree Surgeon.”
Friday, June 07, 2024
Anonymous said…
The one on Bayview is a live oak. Saved it.
Friday, June 07, 2024
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