Rooted in History: Penn State’s Heritage Trees stand for more than just natural beauty | Town&Gown
Penn State's campus is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the country. (Photo by Grace Miller)
Penn State University is known for many things – athletics, academics, student life. But an unmistakable, yet often overlooked highlight of the campus is its landscape, including more than 17,000 trees.
Twenty-one of those trees currently hold a more specific title: Heritage Trees. To gain such status, a tree must meet one of three criteria regarding its historical, cultural, or aesthetic value
Penn State University is known for many things – athletics, academics, student life. But an unmistakable, yet often overlooked highlight of the campus is its landscape, including more than 17,000 trees.
Twenty-one of those trees currently hold a more specific title: Heritage Trees. To gain such status, a tree must meet one of three criteria regarding its historical, cultural, or aesthetic value