Nonprofit seeks submissions for Michigan’s biggest trees
Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – ReLeaf Michigan again is seeking the largest trees in the state.
The Ann Arbor-based tree planting and education nonprofit is hosting its 15th biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest.
The trees can be found in backyards, local parks and even along hiking trails. Certificates and prizes are awarded for the largest tree submitted from each county, for the overall largest tree found by different age groups, and for the largest white pine.
ReLeaf Michigan said it started the contest to celebrate Michigan’s beauty and create a fun way to gather information about the state’s biggest trees. The contest also is a way to discover eligible trees for the National Register of Big Trees.
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The Hawai’i Big Tree Competition is accepting nominations for the spring 2021 season.
The competition, sponsored by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife and the nonprofit organization American Forests, aims to find the largest trees of native species and to raise awareness about the importance of healthy trees and forests.
This year, the National Register of Big Trees represents 644 species across 45 states and the District of Columbia.
Currently, the American Forests database has 22 champion-tree species eligible for nomination in Hawai’i, including the false kamani (also known as the tropical almond).
‘Big Tree Hunt’ seeks outdoor adventurers to track down Michigan’s forest giants
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The 15th biennial Big Tree Hunt is a great opportunity for family fun as searchers explore the outdoors. Here, a pair of tree hunters attempt to wrap their arms around a huge white oak in St. Clair County. Photo courtesy Michigan DNR
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LANSING, MICH. The search is on for Michigan’s most exemplary trees.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced this week that the 15th biennial Big Tree Hunt is underway, inviting Michiganders to explore the outdoors in a quest to locate Michigan’s largest trees.