Forestry
Protecting Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development, and conservation for all generations of Arkansans
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Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica) Co. Champion (Lonoke Co.)
Blackgum (Native)
Owner: Mike and Kathy Farler
Address: 626 Oak Grove Road, Austin, AR 72207
County: Lonoke
Property: Private
Circumference: 145"
Crown spread: 74'
Height: 81'
Bigness: 245
(Bigness Index = trunk circ. + height + 25% crown width)
Location: Behind the house at 626 Oak Grove Road, Austin, AR.
Blackgum (Nyssa sylvatica) Co. Champion (Lonoke Co.) Arkansas Champion Tree Nomination Form
* Note - If anyone would like to see the tree please contact The Arkansas Department of Agriculture - Forestry Division
In the case of private property, please contact the Lonoke County Forestry Division Crew to ensure viewing is permitted, and to schedule a showing.
The mission of the Forestry Division is to protect Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development and conservation for all generations of Arkansans.