Howard County Forestry Board

Wye Oak Recognition
 
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  		In April of 1988 the Howard County Forest Conservancy Board and the Howard County Committee for the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States presented a Wye Oak seedling to the citizens of Howard County.

Wye Oak

Today the Wye Oak seedling has grown outside the County Office Building to a mature tree.

Jim Robey

On Family Day, April 2004, Howard County celebrated this tree with a formal recognition and the presentation of a plaque identifying the occasion.

Steve Parker

Steve Parker, the chairman of the Howard County Forestry Board, took this occasion to present the Tree City USA award from the Arbor Day Foundation to Jim Robey and the County citizens.

Tree City Award

Jim Robey, the Howard County Executive, accepted the award on behalf of the citizens.

Wye Oak Sign

The sign commemorating the original gift was placed at the base of the Wye Oak to remind visitors of the event, and to ensure that this particular tree is honored.

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Last updated: 06/15/04