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South Carolina Experts Work To Rescue 245-Year-Old Battlefield Oak

The massive live oak has survived for about 245 years, but aging metal cables and chains installed decades ago have begun cutting into its bark and threatening its health.

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Preservationists are working to extend the life of a rare Revolutionary War 'witness tree'. Pic via(@WashTimesLocal)

Preservationists in South Carolina are working to save a rare “witness tree” that stood at the Eutaw Springs battlefield during the Revolutionary War.

The massive live oak has survived for about 245 years, but aging metal cables and chains installed decades ago have begun cutting into its bark and threatening its health.

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The South Carolina Battlefield Preservation Trust has launched a restoration effort to replace the old supports with a system that will allow the tree to move naturally in the wind. Workers are preparing to install new cables connected to a central hub across five major branches.

Experts have also taken steps to improve the tree's health, including loosening compacted soil, adding nutrients and installing copper lightning rods.

The project comes as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Preservationists hope the tree can survive for another century and continue connecting future generations with America's Revolutionary War history.

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