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The longest autumn, coming to an end

11.12.2012

I don’t remember an autumn that has lasted as long as this one in Central Kentucky.  After the severe drought in the early summer, we had a wet late summer and fall.  Trees in the urban area of Lexington and in surrounding forests began showing bright colors in August.  Now, on November 12, there are [...]

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Protecting old and historic city trees

10.14.2008

Lexington, Kentucky is home to a remarkable number of large old trees. Many, like the one in my back yard (pictured), are planted. My white oak is over 200 years old, but was probably planted in the front yard of an old farm.  There are also many old-growth or presettlement trees.  These trees, including bur [...]

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