Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, reacting to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approving her motion to begin the process of designating “Old Glory,” a towering, 58 foot oak tree located at Pico Canyon Park in Stevenson Ranch, as a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark.
“I’m very pleased we are moving forward to protect and preserve Old Glory. It’s a magnificent tree that means a lot to locals and deserves wider recognition.
Old Glory has demonstrated it has the power to bring communities together. It is a symbol of strength and resilience. It survived a quarter mile move in 2004 and earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest tree to ever be transplanted on our planet. Weighing in at over 415 tons, this tree is a marvel to behold. Protecting Old Glory by designating it as a landmark ensures future generations will enjoy the wonder that this ancient oak tree inspires.”