“Old Glory,” a roughly 400-year-old Valley Oak tree in Stevenson Ranch, became a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark this week. Why it matters: But it wasn’t always a walk in the park to protect the ...

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A 300-year-old valley oak has conquered younger adversaries in a political scuffle in Yountville, as the Yountville Town Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to let the fragile old tree stand despite ...

It began its life about the time of the Mayflower’s journey to America. After 400 years, it thrives on the edge of Pico Canyon Park in unincorporated Santa Clarita Valley, saved from being knocked ...

Environmental groups who sued to halt commercial development in Jurupa Valley to protect what’s dubbed the state’s oldest oak tree announced a pretrial agreement Tuesday between conservationists and ...

TUMWATER, Wash. (KING) – In Washington state, a 400-year-old oak tree could soon be history due to safety concerns over a major highway. The mayor of Tumwater has authorized the removal of the tree, ...

KENSINGTON, Md. — A piece of history in Montgomery County now has new life. The 300-year-old Linden Oak tree that once towered above a path in North Bethesda was cut down in July because of decay.

KENSINGTON, Md. — It's been three months since the oldest tree in Montgomery County was cut down due to decay and rot. Now, the hardwood from the centuries-old Linden Oak is be preserved and recycled ...