[Durham INC] Last day 2 register your favorite tree 4 special recognition program!

[Debra Hawkins]

If you wanted to participate in the new Durham's Finest Trees Recognition
Program, today is the last day to register!

 

You can still find info and send in your nomination of a local special tree
by email today. Details below (check rules also). 

 

D on G'wood

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Tree nominations can be made by individuals or by groups such as a family,
garden club or school class.  Each tree must have its own
<http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6281> nomination form
which can be completed and  <mailto:Durhamsfinesttrees at gmail.com> emailed.
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Durham's Finest Trees program recognizes significant trees in Durham County,
promotes discovery and ability to identify trees, and helps preserve the
best examples of specific tree species, particularly native and those trees
well adapted to Durham County.  The program also promotes awareness of trees
in our community and hopes to catalog fine examples of magnificent specimens
of trees due to their size, setting, historical importance, or significant
feature. 

Durham naturalists and tree lovers of all ages are invited to submit their
<http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6281> nominations for
significant trees in Durham County September 1 through November 1, 2015.
Trees on private or public property can be nominated in each of the three
categories: largest, historical, or meritorious.  Preference will be given
to native North Carolina tree species.  Non-native trees may be considered
if they are of a species, subspecies, variety or cultivar proven to be
relatively long-lived and well-adapted to North Carolina.  Winning trees
will be recognized on Arbor Day 2016.  Please read the
<http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6264> Official Rules
before submitting a nomination.

ash tree photo

Look-up at the majesty that surrounds you and take a picture of a tree that
inspires you!  Some resources for help identifying and measuring tree
species are: 

 <http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/plantbiology/ncsc/tnc/#.Vec0piVVikr> Trees of
North Carolina identification

 <http://leafsnap.com/> Leafsnap app (The basic version is available for for
free; additional species are available for in-app purchase). 

 <http://ncforestservice.gov/Urban/pdf/Howtomeasureachampiontree.pdf>
Instructions on how to measure a tree

Trees that are nominated will be evaluated in person by a representative of
the program. Please see the nomination form for more details on entries.
Tree nominations can be made by individuals or by groups such as a family,
garden club or school class.  Each tree must have its own
<http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6281> nomination form
which can be completed and  <mailto:Durhamsfinesttrees at gmail.com> emailed or
printed and mailed to:

Master Gardener Durham's Finest Tree Committee 
Durham County Cooperative Extension
721 Foster Street
Durham, NC, 27701.  

 

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