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cromag · 04-25-2017, 12:23 AM

Basking Ridge, NJ, is a few miles south of where I grew up and a few miles north of where I live now. I think that most folks in the area know about the town's "old oak tree."

The Basking Ridge white oak tree is estimated to be about 600 years old. After years of decline it was declared unsavable by experts last fall. Last summer's weather -- an extremely hot, dry spell, followed by drenching rains -- waterlogged the roots and dealt the final blow.

Removal started today.

There are plenty of mentions at Google and Youtube -- just search for "Basking Ridge NJ Oak Tree."

04-25-2017, 12:23 AM	#1
cromag Surfin the alpha waves ~~ Posts: 26,455 Karma: 459765791 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids	Goodbye Old Friend Basking Ridge, NJ, is a few miles south of where I grew up and a few miles north of where I live now. I think that most folks in the area know about the town's "old oak tree." The Basking Ridge white oak tree is estimated to be about 600 years old. After years of decline it was declared unsavable by experts last fall. Last summer's weather -- an extremely hot, dry spell, followed by drenching rains -- waterlogged the roots and dealt the final blow. Removal started today. There are plenty of mentions at Google and Youtube -- just search for "Basking Ridge NJ Oak Tree."