My Turn: Protect the historic Buttonball sycamore tree
The American sycamore tree commonly known as the Buttonball Tree in Sunderland on North Main Street. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Published: 5/5/2021 6:32:37 AM
I am a retired arborist with 40 years of experience, and I agree with fellow arborists, Brian Kane and Ed Kelly, regarding what is required to protect the historic Sunderland “Buttonball” sycamore tree. It is essential that the critical root zone be clearly designated and properly protected, and all digging and large equipment must be kept away from this area. The existing fence fails to include the entire root zone and should be enlarged.
Sabadosa files bill to expand public’s say in state logging plans
Wendell State Forest Alliance member Bill Stubblefield, in foreground, speaks to a crowd at a gathering in the Wendell State Forest in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO/MAX MARCUS
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The Wendell State Forest looking west along Montague Road, as seen in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Access point to Wendell State Forest on Laurel Drive, as seen in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Hemingway Road in Wendell State Forest, as seen in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO
By DOMENIC POLI
State Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa has filed a bill the Wendell State Forest Alliance penned in hopes of ensuring state agencies’ accountability for environmental impacts, carbon accounting and public participation in projects they approve.
With road reconstruction on horizon, citizens concerned about future of Sunderland’s Buttonball Tree
In the wake of an upcoming road reconstruction project on North Main Street in Sunderland, citizens have expressed concerns about the future of the American sycamore tree commonly known as the Buttonball Tree, which is believed to be roughly 400 years old. Town Administrator Geoff Kravitz says the historic tree is not coming down and no roots will be cut. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The historic Buttonball Tree on North Main Street in Sunderland dwarfs other full-grown trees around it. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The existing sidewalk past the Buttonball Tree on North Main Street in Sunderland. Town Administrator Geoff Kravitz says the upcoming road reconstruction project is set to widen the sidewalk, and that the sidewalk will be moved farther away from the tree. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
With road reconstruction on horizon, citizens concerned about future of Sunderland’s Buttonball Tree
In the wake of an upcoming road reconstruction project on North Main Street in Sunderland, citizens have expressed concerns about the future of the American sycamore tree commonly known as the Buttonball Tree, which is believed to be roughly 400 years old. Town Administrator Geoff Kravitz says the historic tree is not coming down and no roots will be cut. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The historic Buttonball Tree on North Main Street in Sunderland dwarfs other full-grown trees around it. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The existing sidewalk past the Buttonball Tree on North Main Street in Sunderland. Town Administrator Geoff Kravitz says the upcoming road reconstruction project is set to widen the sidewalk, and that the sidewalk will be moved farther away from the tree. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Sabadosa files bill to expand public’s say in state logging plans
Wendell State Forest Alliance member Bill Stubblefield, in foreground, speaks to a crowd at a gathering in the Wendell State Forest in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO/MAX MARCUS
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The Wendell State Forest looking west along Montague Road, as seen in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Access point to Wendell State Forest on Laurel Drive, as seen in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Hemingway Road in Wendell State Forest, as seen in 2019. STAFF FILE PHOTO
Published: 4/1/2021 7:45:34 PM
State Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa has filed a bill the Wendell State Forest Alliance penned in hopes of ensuring state agencies’ accountability for environmental impacts, carbon accounting and public participation in projects they approve.