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Comment on The Lost History Of The Trumansburg Umbrella Tree by Jonathan Cook

Jonathan Cook — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:49:23 +0000

An elm. I never would have guessed that… and apparently, it really was a unique tree. Was the disease Dutch Elm, I wonder? If that’s the case, it seems unlikely that a replacement would survive for long. A shame.

Thanks for the information, Bill.

Comment on The Lost History Of The Trumansburg Umbrella Tree by Bill Chaisson

Bill Chaisson — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:54:06 +0000

The tree was a Camperdown elm. All specimens are derived from a single sport found in a Scottish arboretum in the 19th century. They are grafted onto root stock, usually several feet above the ground. In the case of the Trumansburg “umbrella tree” the graft was infiltrated by disease, which killed the tree in 2009.

I wrote a story on its demise in the Trumansburg Free Press.

Comment on A Flying Squirrel in Trumansburg by Jonathan Cook

Jonathan Cook — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:11:59 +0000

Another flying squirrel was brought in just last week. Either they’re getting more clumsy, or they’re quite common.

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Comment on Congress Introduces Anti-Fracking Legislation by bob day

bob day — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:40:56 +0000

just saw GASLAND the former vice president should be prosecuted for treason and endangering the health and welfare of this country. the haliburton loophole is criminal in many ways

Comment on A Flying Squirrel in Trumansburg by rafel

rafel — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:28:58 +0000

thera are many squirrel in my place, btw where is Alberta?

Comment on Congress Introduces Anti-Fracking Legislation by Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:27:50 +0000

I just finished watching GASLAND and saw what the people in Wyoming, Colorado, and every other place that Fracking is done, are going through (and dying of). Fracking should be stopped immediately and those resposible for allowing it to be done on BLM land and anywhere in any country should be jailed. What has happened to our country where money for a few is given priority over life. We are killing people, animals and our water sources are being poisoned. Where do I sign petitions? What can I do to help stop this? We have to help stop this!!!!

Comment on A Flying Squirrel in Trumansburg by John Kingitused

John Kingitused — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:13:38 +0000

This animal is really and interesting one. I have seen them only in Zoo. We don’t have them in our area.

Comment on The Lost History Of The Trumansburg Umbrella Tree by Jan Reid

Jan Reid — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:40:31 +0000

I haven’t lived here long and don’t remember seeing the tree, but this sounds like a weeping cherry. The trunks can get quite large, but the branches tend to stay narrow. All cherries tend to be relatively short-lived, and 30 years is about it; they usually succumb to a combination of insects boring into the trunk, and fungus.

Comment on A Flying Squirrel in Trumansburg by mission impossible 4

mission impossible 4 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:02:14 +0000

ohh.. it’s cute.. nice pic!

Comment on A Flying Squirrel in Trumansburg by Cathie

Cathie — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:55:42 +0000

Interesting specimen! Leaves me wondering if there are any of these creatures in Alberta where i live. Great Pic!

Comment on The Lost History Of The Trumansburg Umbrella Tree by Jonathan Cook

Jonathan Cook — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:10:39 +0000

To be honest, I really don’t know where this video might be. I wish I could be of more help.