Tree Identification number: 27
Date Observered: December 11, 2010
Common Name: White Oak
Latin Name: Quercus alba
GPS Coordinates: elevation 503 feet N 36* 41.160 W 79* 51.716
Diameter: 47.5cm
Habitat: surrounded by moss and lichens on slope
Description: space at the bottom then ten to close in
Tree submission by Trevor, Diclecis, Briana
An ecological inventory of the Frank Wilson Park located in Martinsville, Virginia
Frank Wilson Park
1600 E Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
"The J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park is a lovely place to work, rest or play. The smell of fresh air and the sounds of people enjoying life are two ingredients guaranteed to relieve the stress of the day.Wilson Park has a number of amenities to be enjoyed by every member of the family. There's a tennis court available to play a game or to brush up on your skills. The basketball court is the place to be for that more strenuous workout. Children will absolutely love the playground with swings, a merry-go-round, spring animal rockers and square climbers. Parents be warned, once the children get started, it's hard to tear them away.For a more relaxed visit to the park, rest on a park bench while you read a book or work a crossword puzzle. Restrooms are on site as well as picnic shelters available for parties or other social gatherings." (City of Martinsville Leasure Services)
Martinsville, VA 24112
"The J. Frank Wilson Memorial Park is a lovely place to work, rest or play. The smell of fresh air and the sounds of people enjoying life are two ingredients guaranteed to relieve the stress of the day.Wilson Park has a number of amenities to be enjoyed by every member of the family. There's a tennis court available to play a game or to brush up on your skills. The basketball court is the place to be for that more strenuous workout. Children will absolutely love the playground with swings, a merry-go-round, spring animal rockers and square climbers. Parents be warned, once the children get started, it's hard to tear them away.For a more relaxed visit to the park, rest on a park bench while you read a book or work a crossword puzzle. Restrooms are on site as well as picnic shelters available for parties or other social gatherings." (City of Martinsville Leasure Services)
Organizers
Ecological Inventory Pictures
Helpful Links
- Dan River Basin
- Frank Wilson Park
- Martinsville City Parks
- MHC Community Nature Initiative
- Remarkable Trees of Virginia
- Silvics of North America
- Southwestern Piedmont Chapter Master Naturalists
- USDA Climate Change Tree Atlas
- Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail
- Virginia Department of Forestry
- Virginia Museum of Natural History
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