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Old Oaks Fall for Safety | Wilmington News
Big, old oak trees on South Live Oak Parkway are being removed—not for aesthetics, but because they’re dangerously rotten inside. Arborist Dennis Baum confirmed major internal decay and hanging limbs posing real safety risks. The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees explains these trees are in a natural decline phase called retrenchment, and shelf fungi are a telltale sign of advanced rot. While emotionally tough to see historic trees go, the decision prioritizes public safety over preservation. It’s a stark reminder that even majestic trees can be ticking time bombs—and sometimes, cutting them down…
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