Virginia Big Tree Contest

Do you like to spend time outdoors? Do you spend time in the forest? If so this project is for you! Big trees are everywhere! You can win prizes for locating ginormous trees! Eligible trees must have a trunk circumference of 9.5 inches at 4.5 feet above the ground and be at least 13 feet tall. Participating in this project is easy: find a big tree, take measurements, get a picture, record the GPS coordinates for the site. Submit tree date and project materials at the Extension Office. Trees must be located in Russell County.

2019 Big Tree Winners

• Amira Hendley - Biggest Yellow Poplar

• Shelby Thomas - Biggest Walnut

• Kolten Horton - Biggest Chestnut Oak

• Ashley Jackson - Biggest Sycamore

2019 Honorable Mention

• Katilyn Castle

• Gate Dean

• Julieanna Ferguson

• Ramsey Hendley

• Chloe Haun