Monday, September 28, 2015

Durham's Finest Trees: Vote through November 1

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
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 Official Rules before submitting a nomination.

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:
Trees of North Carolina identification

Leafsnap app (The basic version is available for for free; additional species are available for in-app purchase). 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.

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