State Champion Black Oak Found in Lake Fayetteville Park

09/07/2007

The City of Fayetteville received confirmation that the largest black oak tree in the state of Arkansas is found in Lake Fayetteville Park.  The black oak measures 14 feet in circumference with a height of 72 feet.  Attention was brought to this magnificent oak while the City was working on the alignment of the Lake Fayetteville Trail.  In May, the City’s Urban Forester, Trails Coordinator, and representative from the Arkansas Forestry Commission measured and nominated the tree. The new portion of the Lake Fayetteville Trail was opened September 5^th with a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The oak can be found along the new trail section north of the lake.  An informational plaque identifies this champion.  The State Champion Tree Program is sponsored by the Arkansas Forestry Commission.