Candler Oak Tree
The Candler Oak Tree is located in Savannah, Georgia and is estimated to be about 300 years old; making it one of the oldest living landmarks in the area. It is 54 feet tall, has a circumference of 17 feet and a 63-inch diameter. Its average crown spread is 110 feet.[1]
Location
The Candler Oak Tree is located on the property of Savannah College of Art and Design at Ruskin Hall, 516 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401. The tree is located adjacent to Forsyth Park.
History
In 1984, the Savannah Tree Foundation secured the nation's first conservation easement on a single tree and a 6,804 foot easement was established to protect the Candler Oak from loss to development. In 2001, the Georgia Urban Forest Council designated the tree as a Georgia Landmark and Historic Tree.[2] In 2012, Savannah Law School purchased the historic property on which the Candler Oak resides. The law school has taken measures to protect the tree by putting up fences, reserving space for the tree's lowest branches, and placed the tree under security surveillance. The tree also serves as the law school's logo.[3]
Gallery
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Candler Oak Tree - Aerial View
References
- ^ "Tree Talk". Georgia Forestry Commission. Georgia Forestry Commission. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Candler Oak". Candler Oak. Savannah Treet Foundation. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "Historic Renovation". Savannah Law School. Savannah Law School. Archived from the original on 2013-05-08. Retrieved 31 August 2015.