Scottsboro, Alabama August 28, 2014 - A 150 year old Maple tree in front of the Jackson County Courthouse is scheduled to be cut down on September 5, 2014 if the County Commission has their way.
A local area forester has stated the historical old tree is at the end of its life expectancy. Some folks want to save the tree.There has been no public written report from the Extension Service or Auburn University on this historic tree's life cycle or status.
The historic tree has stood through 2 courthouse fires, hangings, Jim Crow injustice, two world wars, and the many politicians of Jackson County.
The current commission is attempting to erect a monument to the Ten Commandments by utilizing a false reflection of history to accomplish erecting the monument; now the commission moves to destroy a true symbol of Jackson County History - the 150 year old Courthouse Maple.
UPDATE - THE PRICE OF BURLY MAPLE - THIS IS A BURLY OLE TREE
$100 for a 12--14 inch diameter 2 inch slab to $3000+ for a 10 foot by 3 1/2 foot board. Calls (2) to the Jackson County Commission which were made on Thursday, August 28, 2014 have not been returned as of this update which is 4:30PM Friday August 29, 2014. The price of Maple at Keim Lumber - http://www.keimlumber.com/maplehardsoft
WAFF STORY on the COURTHOUSE MAPLE - http://www.waff.com/story/26397902/150-year-old-scottsboro-courthouse-tree-at-risk-of-being-removed
OLD COURTHOUSE PHOTOS WITH THE TREE
Fair use license for photo, non-profit use for education and news, unknown photographer.
Fair use license for photo, non-profit use for education and news, unknown photographer.
Alabama Historic Tree Program: http://www.forestry.alabama.gov/FHTrees.aspx?bv=5&s=2
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