Huge copper beech to come down in Fairfax VA.

This huge copper beech tree, on the property of a church on Rt 236 in Fairfax, VA, was damaged by a storm recently and will, sadly, have to come down completely as a matter of general safety (the photo shows it prior to damage). The church is planning to make some of this wood available to  turners from local groups -- Capitol Area, Chesapeake, etc. -- with the proviso that those who take wood produce at least one item for the church to sell at auction to help recover its expenses in having the tree brought down by professionals.

At present (May 22) the church is reviewing bids for the work of downing the tree, and plans have this done as soon as possible, presumably within the next six weeks. They will us as well informed as they can on the prospective schedule, and as soon as they let me know what the plans are, I will post them here and by general e-mail.

Please let me know if you are interested in joining the harvest:

Copper Beech Tree project click for email sign-ups to Chuck Engstrom

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