. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. The 77 Bypass near Wilmingon took a new turn to save this centuries-old tree. Living History Saved I f trees could talk, one in New Hanover County might be saying, "Thank ; The giant live oak tree was destined to be knocked down to make way for the 17 Wilmington Bypass project. But public outcry in 2000 sent the Department of Transportation (DOT) back to the drawing board to reroute an off-ramp and spare the tree. Work on that section of the bypass, which includes the $500,000
. Coast watch. Marine resources; Oceanography; Coastal zone management; Coastal ecology. The 77 Bypass near Wilmingon took a new turn to save this centuries-old tree. Living History Saved I f trees could talk, one in New Hanover County might be saying, "Thank ; The giant live oak tree was destined to be knocked down to make way for the 17 Wilmington Bypass project. But public outcry in 2000 sent the Department of Transportation (DOT) back to the drawing board to reroute an off-ramp and spare the tree. Work on that section of the bypass, which includes the $500,000 redesign, began early this year. Now a large area surrounding the tree is fenced off to keep vehicles from damaging the stately oak and its extensive root system. The exact age of the tree is not known, but Mary Ann Metcalf , an urban forestry specialist with the Cooperative Extension Service, estimates that it is more than 450 years old. The tree measures 80 1/2 inches around, and its canopy spreads more than 120 feet across. John Farrow, supervisor of DOT's roadside environmental unit, told the Wilmington Star- News that "It felt good to be able to protect something that's older than the state of North Carolina" — Oriental Harbor to Host Boat Show The first annual Oriental Harbor Boat Show and Festival is set for April 23-25. The event will feature power, sail and fishing vessels, both in and out of the water. Marine vendors also will highlight popular products. The agenda boasts seafood cook-offs, fishing demonstrations, beach and bluegrass music and a coastal fashion show. Oriental is located at the mouth of the Neuse River on the Intracoastal Waterway and is known as "The Sailing Capital of North Carolina" because it hosts dozens of sail- ing regattas each year. For more information about the boat show, call 252/249-3783, or go online to — 4 SPRING 2004. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned
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