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Oaks at Toomer's Corner

In February 2011 the Auburn Family learned that the beloved oak trees at Toomer's Corner had been deliberately poisoned. Their chance of survival is very slim. Still, a task force made up of university horticulturists, landscapers, agronomists, engineers, chemists and others has undertaken a series of steps to give the trees a fighting chance, including the replacement of the contaminated soil and application of activated charcoal to the roots.

During this difficult time, Auburn University has seen an outpouring of encouragement, suggestions and offers to help save the oaks from all across the nation. To those of you who have taken the time to call or write, we send a heartfelt "thank you." Your support means a lot to us. Some of your suggestions have already been implemented.

Update (11/26/12)

Update on the oaks after the Nov. 18 fire

Update (11/15/12)

Public workshop information videos and presentations can be found here.

Last Updated: Nov. 26, 2012