The Bureau of Land Management has officially confirmed that the Cottonwood tree will remain standing and protected in its current home. Knowing that 992 people joined together to ensure this landscape retains its character is a testament to the value we place on our natural heritage. Please continue to visit …
September 7, 2016
Final supporters
Ask the BLM to NOT cut down the magnificent Cottonwood tree that is the centerpiece of the San Pedro House Site in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. The current temporary fence protects visitors and the tree and should be made permanent. Protection of resources, antiquities, habitat and character should not be ignored for convenience by the BLM.
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Reached 500 supporters
June 29, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
June 28, 2016
519 Comments
If the tree can be made safe and keep people off and away, then please do not cut it down. I for one greatly appreciate trees in this area, the tree has been there since my childhood, I am a native Arizonian, and feel cutting down that tree would be a huge loss.
These trees are indeed iconic. The San Pedro House and area serves as an important teaching site and as such, the big tree should be allowed to die naturally and information should be available to visitors as to the life cycles of trees and plants in the riparian environment.
If it is safety that BLM is worried about then prune the tree and have visitors, who are amazed by the size of this tree (I know I am), stay at a distance from it but can still admire it. Even use binocular to check it out. I'm a 15 yr home owner in Bisbee.
As a local citizen who visits the San Pedro House Site in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, I ask that the current temporary fence be made permanent to protect visitors and the large Cottonwood tree and that only pruning be necessary.
The birds that are attracted to these trees are priceless. Many use it for foraging resting roosting nesting and shade. I think it very important that these trees die a natural death so they can be of use to the birds that expect them to be there a few more years.
Amazing amazing tree. Let it go.
This tree is one of the most important, loved, and cherished landmarks in all of Cochise County. I think BLM sees a just tree while the friends of that tree know it's so much more. We live in a place where natural trees are scarce and to see this massive example so close to home is magical. The BLM just doesn't know.
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The Bureau of Land Management has officially confirmed that the Cottonwood tree will remain standing and protected in its current home. Knowing that 992 people joined together to ensure this landscape retains its character is a testament to the value we place on our natural heritage. Please continue to visit …
September 7, 2016
Final supporters
Ask the BLM to NOT cut down the magnificent Cottonwood tree that is the centerpiece of the San Pedro House Site in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. The current temporary fence protects visitors and the tree and should be made permanent. Protection of resources, antiquities, habitat and character should not be ignored for convenience by the BLM.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
June 29, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
June 28, 2016
519 Comments
The beloved cottonwood trees around the San Pedro House are draws to this area in their own right, and a resource for handicapped people who can't make it to the river to see the birds and trees there. Please prune for safety and health of the tree.
If the tree can be made safe and keep people off and away, then please do not cut it down. I for one greatly appreciate trees in this area, the tree has been there since my childhood, I am a native Arizonian, and feel cutting down that tree would be a huge loss.
These trees are indeed iconic. The San Pedro House and area serves as an important teaching site and as such, the big tree should be allowed to die naturally and information should be available to visitors as to the life cycles of trees and plants in the riparian environment.
If it is safety that BLM is worried about then prune the tree and have visitors, who are amazed by the size of this tree (I know I am), stay at a distance from it but can still admire it. Even use binocular to check it out. I'm a 15 yr home owner in Bisbee.
As a local citizen who visits the San Pedro House Site in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, I ask that the current temporary fence be made permanent to protect visitors and the large Cottonwood tree and that only pruning be necessary.
The birds that are attracted to these trees are priceless. Many use it for foraging resting roosting nesting and shade. I think it very important that these trees die a natural death so they can be of use to the birds that expect them to be there a few more years.
Amazing amazing tree. Let it go.
This tree is one of the most important, loved, and cherished landmarks in all of Cochise County. I think BLM sees a just tree while the friends of that tree know it's so much more. We live in a place where natural trees are scarce and to see this massive example so close to home is magical. The BLM just doesn't know.
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The beloved cottonwood trees around the San Pedro House are draws to this area in their own right, and a resource for handicapped people who can't make it to the river to see the birds and trees there. Please prune for safety and health of the tree.