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I application creates a record at this time,” he said, addding it takes administrative background to make the registry effective.
“I hope some organization or agency, government or private, will express an interest in taking over the administration of this program,” the forester said, adding to be effective it needs support of more than one individual.
The files, photos and brief descriptions of the trees and their location date back to the registry’s beginning; some trees are not yet verified by Mr. Wood due to a lack of time and assistance. His personal business, Tree Works, a consulting business for tree care, pruning for new home owners or landowners and other aspects of forest management, keep him busy around the state and in the county.
Rappahannock’s tree registry uses the standard Extension Service form for tree measurement and documentation,
Mr. Wood said it is a difficult job to document all the notable trees in the county, since it requires time and manpower, two things he lacks at present.
“These trees are not always in conspicuous places,” he said, adding the public’s appreciation and assistance in the documentation effort has demonstarted their care and concern. “That’s one thing I find rewarding.”
While the response so far is “enthusiastic,” Mr. Wood said he has not been overwhelmed with responses. He said he is sure there are other trees, not just those of great size but those of unique species like the Chinese firs, larches, horse chestnuts or mimosas, around the county. “These are not recorded but should be,” he said with a smile of encouragment.
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