"Community celebrates preservation of land around Angel Oak" - Johns Island, South Carolina
N 32° 43.020 W 080° 04.828
17S E 586173 N 3620288
Angel Oak is estimated to be 1,400 years old - perhaps the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi River. To protect the tree, Lowcountry Open Land Trust announced they now officially own the 17 acres adjacent to Angel Oak Park.
Waymark Code: WMT7Y1
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/11/2016
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Angel Oak is estimated to be 1,400 years old - perhaps the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi River. To protect the tree, Lowcountry Open Land Trust announced they now officially own the 17 acres adjacent to Angel Oak Park.
In just over eight months, the non-profit organization was able to raise the $3.6 million needed to purchase the land. County Greenbelt and Charleston County Council provided the initial $2.4 million. More than 10,000 community members raised the rest of the funds to buy 17 acres and protect it from being developed.
Type of publication: Television
When was the article reported?: 12/19/2013
Publication: Live 5 News
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Society/People
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