That new tree is called Junior. “It’s an original descendant of that tree,” Hirsch pointed out. Junior, the burr oak, is now 15 feet tall and stands proudly.

“Winter, spring, summer fall, I’ve passed that tree thousands of times, and now it’s gone.” The massive oak stood more than 80 feet high and was 25 feet wide at its base.

The oak tree is more than just a tree. For centuries, it has been seen as a symbol of fertility and resilience. In the UK, these trees provide food and shelter to more than 2300 species, of which ...

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Birdsong Nature Center’s Spring Plant Sales are coming up on Saturday, March 15 and March 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the preserve in Thomasville, Georgia, at 2106 Meridian Road.