ColchesterTalks.com Free and open access to Colchester's rich history.
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This section gives homage to the oldest trees in our Colchester. Too often disease and development takes away these special treasures of ours. It may be hard to believe a little more than 80 years ago time most of Colchester was open pasture land. The many stone walls in town attest to this. They were meant to keep livestock in or out of open land. if you look at many of the wooded lots on private land, the trees are "new growth". Our oldest trees are a testament to luck and survival. Some were protected on government land. Others were left in open pasture to offer shade to livestock. Other's were left to line roads and provide shade for travelers. According to the Connecticut Botanical Society, Colchester has the largest Big Tooth Aspen in the State. It's located in the Salmon River State Forest. Here's a list of the trees of record in Colchester. We are working hard to get photos. If some are available, please click the identified link.
It's difficult to estimate the ages of these trees. Yet, the white oak is most likely over 300 years old. The Beech tree is probably over 200 years old. Please note all circumferences are measured at 4.5' above the ground per American Forest's tree measurement requirements. Think you know of a bigger tree for any listed species? Please measure the circumference 4.5' off the ground and see. if you found one, please submit your information to editor. If you're curious, you can download a PDF file of the champion trees in Connecticut. PDF file of champion trees in Connecticut.
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