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Post by ncboman on Apr 12, 2005 16:33:47 GMT -5
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Post by jirvin on Apr 13, 2005 10:43:44 GMT -5
nc I remember that pic from before.What is the est.age of that tree?
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Post by ncboman on Apr 16, 2005 10:31:36 GMT -5
Jeff I don't have an age estimate on that tree but it's pretty old (no duh). I know where there are some other cypress trees near my Gates Co property that have been aged to 2000yrs and older. The only time I ever went to them I didn't take a camera.... and get this, I got lost on my way out, on the water!!! Now THAT was scarey. The ancient trees are smack dab in the middle of Merchant's Millpond State Park and their remoteness is the reason they are still there. Most of the park is a giant millpond with cypress trees growing all over it. It is very easy to get back in there in a canoe and completely lose all bearing. When I go back I will definately take camera and GPS (something I didn't own on the first venture). The ancient trees are an awesome sight but you really really must have a desire to see them to go there. Almost every tree has it's own mini ecology developed around it depending on the giant tree for survival. It gave me pause for much inner thought but I'm wierd that way. I'm sure many would be biting at the bit to leave the bug/snake infested place asap but I like to soak the spirit in when in such places. The tree above is actually taller than the ancient ones and is close to their age I think but it's in a different enviroment 50 miles distant although remote also. here's some links to the park with interesting pics; www.ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/memi/home.htmlwww.albemarle-nc.com/gates/millpond.htmwww.answers.com/topic/merchants-millpond-state-parkwww.cloudwalkersatpage.com/page037.htmlwww.throughwire.net/tour/gatesville.htm
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