Walk around the peaceful, grassy campuses of local colleges and universities and you’ll see an interesting mix of modern construction and some of the oldest living relics in the region.
In between the brick and mortar structures, you’ll find stately trees — some of which date back almost two centuries — gracing these parklike settings.
At Waynesburg University, where the white oak (Quercus alba) is the school’s official tree, a long row of oaks lines one side of the walk between Miller Hall and a fountain that fronts the campus.
“Ten years ago, one of our students completed an inventory of trees, which our botany class uses to evaluate the health of the trees,” said Dr. Janet Paladino, assistant professor of biology. “When one dies or is taken out, we plant a new one to take its place.”
Read more about Universities in the USA maintaining their aroboretems @ the SOURCE:
Pittsburgh Post Gazette – Campuses maintain arboretums for the benefit of all – Author – Dave Zuchowski