Woodfin Water Board Trustee James Latimore presented a sequoia tree at the board's monthly meeting Monday night (July 21).
Latimore's wife, Kasha, bought the tree for the board to recognize the contributions of trustee Marjorie Meares, who has been battling cancer. She also thought the tree could honor the memory of former chairman Henry Chandler, who passed away in February.
The board discussed whether planting the tree at the district's watershed would be appropriate. Sequoias, commonly known as redwoods and popular along the west coast, can live up to 2,200 years and grow more than 350 feet in height. Latimore jokingly told the board he wanted to bore a hole in its base for a road to pass through after it matures.
The board will hold further discussions as to the appropriate home of the sequoia.
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