Oak Tree Crying For Preservation

An oak tree planted by the founder of Ooty Sir John Sullivan in 1823 to mark the founding of the hill station, is crying for preservation. The 185-year-old oak tree has already lost several branches and is becoming weak each year. Sir John Sullivan, the then British Collector of Coimbatore to which the Nilgiris was then attached, first came to Ooty in 1822. A year later, he planted the oak tree in front of the Stone House to mark the founding of the hill station. The Stone House is now part of the Government Arts College.

To mark the centenary of the founding of Ooty, two oak trees were planted near the Sullivan tree. According to Nilgiris Documentation Centre director D Venugopal, “While the Sullivan tree is sick and crumbling, the other two are healthy.We need to save this priceless relic.” M Kumaravel, project officer of CPR Environmental and Education Centre, said: “Scientists or experts can recommend a suitable method for preserving the Sullivan tree. It is a soft tree whose lifespan is shorter when compared to other wild trees. However, the life of the Sullivan tree can be extended if preservation techniques are applied. Before that, the nearby plants should be removed to give strength to the tree.”

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