Town Designates State Line Road Magnolia As Heritage Tree

March 7, 2017

The Century Town Council has designated the town’s first heritage tree.

The town’s Land Development Code defines a “historic tree” as one that has been designated by the Town of Century has one of notable historic interest and value to the town because of its location or historical association with the community.

Joan Carnley of West State Line Road submitted a Heritage Tree Nomination Form for the designation of of a magnolia tree on her property as a heritage tree, defined as any tree with a diameter of at least 30 inches or seven feet, 10 inches in circumference, whichever is less, measured 54  inches above ground level.

Carnley said her tree is 11-feet, four inches in circumference. Carnley’s home was constructed in 1938, but the tree predates the home and has been estimated to be 150 to 175 years old.

“We will call it the Century magnolia,” Carnley told the council. “It’s just a simple tree.”

Now approved as heritage tree by the town council, the tree can’t be removed without finding by the council that the tree is hazard or it is no economically or practically feasible to develop the parcel without removing the tree.

There are no other designated historic trees in Century.

Pictured: Photos from Joan Carley’s historic tree application filed with the town of Century. Images for NorthEscambia.com click to enlarge.

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One Response to “Town Designates State Line Road Magnolia As Heritage Tree”

  1. anne 1of2 on March 7th, 2017 10:19 am

    Think that pole needs to be moved or is it protecting the tree from us drivers?

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