It was neat to see areas where the rings grew very close together, lean years when she did not grow much, and other rings that were quite large, showing years of abundance.
It is amazing to think about the things that occurred during the lifetime of this wonderful tree. She is not too far off the trail, where she was witness to trains rumbling by, then the taking up of the track for trails. She grew beside a very old rock wall that is crumbling around her now, but was once newly laid by the hands of those who worked the land here. Dylan talks about all the other oaks around being her kids, grand kids, great-grand kids. So true.
This boy is all about the trees...
I will share about our measuring soon...
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Oh, I love this sort of thing.
On Cape Breton Island, the soil being what it is and a hard rock sub-base... trees may be smaller in diameter and not so tall, but when counting rings, they may turn out to be very old... especially amongst Oaks and Maples.
Here in Eastport; weather and soil tend to encourage a more rapid growth with taller and wider girth trees. A maple nearly a hundred feet high and 2.5 ft in diameter "ringed out" at 70 years. The tree was cut down last week in our neighbors yard. I, of course, immediately flagged each 20 year growth ring in four different directions from the center to be sure I got the most accurate count. I love it !!
You are a patient woman to count 130 rings! Trees are remarkable really ~ Dylan has found an interesting hobby for sure :0)
sounds like a great little outing. kids who are interested in trees make me smile - i know one myself and she could talk for ages about them
Papa... sad to see those big trees come down. Fun to count the rings!
Tara... A little help with a small stick. Not too bad.
K... I love them too and it makes me happy share that with Dylan.
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