BobSmith - Feb 16, 2010 11:28 am - Voted 10/10
Great tree!I never get tired of finding those old giant poplars throughout the park!
Sarah Simon - Feb 17, 2010 10:18 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great tree!Bob,
I simply adore this part of the country (Southern Appalacians) and can't wait to get back for a visit! The big trees are just one of many things that make this area special.
Cheers,
Sarah
BobSmith - Feb 17, 2010 10:38 am - Voted 10/10
Re: Great tree!If you haven't been in a while, you'll be horrified to find that all of the old growth hemlocks are dead. They did manage to save a few small patches by treating them with insecticide, but for the most part the entire hemlock ecosystem is gone from the park.
Sarah Simon - Feb 18, 2010 9:44 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great tree!Bob,
That's really a sad story - I'm sorry to hear that. I was a real tree nerd as a kid - running through the woods with my little field guide to North American trees, etc., trying to ID trees/species. It's sad to think about the demise of these giants.
Sarah
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