Over 12 years ago, a lot of time and money was spent to protect this oak tree from a developer wanting to remove it to make way for a new home development. In 2008, Pico Canyon Park was created where the tree stands today. Unfortunately the tree is «protected» by a tall chain link fence that was just recently enlarged to ensure that the public is not able to get near the tree or its branches. Not sure after all this time why access to the tree is strictly prohibited. A visit to this location is very disappointing.
Paolo H.
Tu valoración: 5 Santa Clarita, CA
In January 2003, John Quigley spent 71 days sitting in the branches of Old Glory protesting a developer’s plans to remove the tree and make way for a road. John Laing Homes was attempting to cut down this 400 year old tree in order to widen Pico Canyon Road from two lanes to four. Quigley’s efforts gained national attention and resulted in the developer eventually agreeing to move the oak a quarter-mile to the east, where it now sits in the center of Pico Canyon Park.
