Alabama NewsCenter — University of Alabama campus home to Alabama Champion Tree

By: Jennifer Brady

A southern magnolia tree on the Bryce Preserve at the University of Alabama was recognized as the largest of that species in the state, making it an Alabama Champion Tree.

Katie Wiswall with the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) measured the tree as part of Alabama’s Champion Tree Program, which aims to discover, recognize and preserve the largest trees of each species in the state.

“Unless someone submits a much taller tree, and I don’t see that happening, you all have a champion tree,” Wiswall said.

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