Saving Heritage Trees.editor: I was really happy to see a salute to Salem's "Tree Man," Maynard Drawson, in your Winter 2004 issue (Earthkeepers). Readers might be interested to know that prior to founding the Oregon Oregon, city, United States Oregon, city (1990 pop. 18,334), Lucas co., NW Ohio, a suburb adjacent to Toledo, on Lake Erie; inc. 1958. It is a port with railroad-owned and -operated docks. The city has industries producing oil, chemicals, and metal products. Heritage Tree Program, Mr. Drawson inspired local tree buffs The name Buffs can mean:
Preservationists will be delighted to know that in 2000, Salem's City Council revisited and strengthened the Heritage Tree designation by codifying their protection. Not only are these trees protected by law, but they are also designated as such on their property deeds deed n. 1. Something that is carried out; an act or action. 2. A usually praiseworthy act; a feat or exploit. 3. Action or performance in general: Deeds, not words, matter most. . This way their protection status remains regardless of who owns the property. Clearly, there are many examples of one person's efforts making a big difference; in Maynard Drawson's case, it created a legacy. Alan Pennington City of Salem, Oregon Salem (IPA: [ˈseɪ ləm̩]) is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. The district of West Salem lies in Polk County. |
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