Bald Cypresses line the Black River. Photo: Jerry Reynolds.
Dr. David W. Stahle, Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas
The forested wetlands of the Black River Preserve in Bladen County, NC is one of the great natural areas of eastern North America. Many living bald cypress trees along the Black River are over 1,000-years old and new research demonstrates that some are over 2,000-years old, making these trees the oldest in eastern North America. One tree is at least 2,600 years old! Dr. David Stahle will share his research on these special trees, which also give clues to the people and climate of our state’s ancient past.
Live Virtual Presentation hosted by N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff.
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