Thursday, December 31, 2020





Farewell to 2020-- Our Cypress Elders Have Survived!


Despite the challenges of the past year, the several  LPCL "Alive in 1803" cypress that we’ve identified in the past year have reminded us that these majestic trees have survived lightning strikes, wind storms , and related natural calamities through the centuries—and thanks to the stewardship of so many that have participated in our efforts to landmark Louisiana’s enduring ancient cypress, it is likely that they will survive for many years to come.


Recently Landmarked cypress in 2020

Details in an upcoming January 2021 blog post



Oldest known cypress in Livingston Parish discovered and landmarked


                    Oldest cypress identified in East Baton Rouge Parish (replacing Highland Drive Cypress)


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LA.  Purchase Cypress Legacy visits Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge

Louisiana Purchase Cypress Legacy campaign paid a long overdue visit in November to the Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge in West Feliciana Parish, site of what is considered the largest cypress in the US. This cypress was awarded the very first LPCL plaque when the LPCL campaign started in 2003. During dry spells, we highly recommend visiting the several dozen trees in the immediate vicinity of the champion tree—very easy to walk to and almost as impressive in size as the “champ”.


Considered largest cypress in US-- 83 feet tall, 54 feet in circumference, "estimated to be 1000 years old


Description of "champion" cypress shown above




                                                    Cypress in vicinity of Cat Island Champ











This Cat Island giant may appear to be dead in this photo, but the video below shows otherwise



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Future trees to inventory

Many LPCL supporters  and old cypress "scouts.
, including property owners , are awaiting visits to cypress that  have yet to be inventoried and landmarked. A few photos of these trees are listed below

Krotz Spring vicinity


Jefferson Davis Parish



Hardwater Lake, Webster Parish


Hardwater Lake

Union Parish


Tensas National Wildlife Refuge

White River, Southern Arkansas (Part of original Louisiana Purchase)

Tangipahoa Parish


Concordia Parish

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La Purchase Cypress Legacy Now a 501C-3 Organization

The LPCL is proud to announce it has received 501 C-3 status. Until the blog site is set up to receive donations, please email Harvey Stern at LaPurchaseCypressLegacy@gmail.com for donation information.. Donations will help us continue identifying, landmarking and promoting the stewardship of old growth cypress in Louisiana. In particular, donations will help fund the LPCL “Alive in 1803” plaques found on many landmarked cypress throughout Louisiana.
                                              


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