The Monumental Yew Trees From Romania Country

Assessment of the monumental trees health condition from Brasov area using Arbotom Sonic Tomograph

“…Dima Park, near National College "Andrei Șaguna". It is characterized by a large trunk circumference (5.02 m), height of 33.50 m, the crown about 33.25 m and an estimated age of 300 years (Vasile et al, 2020). At the breast height it was installed 15 measuring devices given the circumference of the plane tree (Figure 3).…”

“…For the examination of the horsechestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) in Gh. Dima Park, were used 12 measuring devices (Figure 7), its circumference being of 3.49 m. Its height is 22.60 m, the range of the crown 11.0 m and the estimated age of about 200 years (Vasile et al, 2020). The visual tree assessment reveals that on the surface of the trunk from the right of the 5 and 6 measuring devices, the bark is detached and there was seen destructive processes which reduced the strength of the wood.…”

“…Romania is one of the countries in Europe with a lot of monumental trees, which are growing in non-forest habitats such as parks, green spaces, alignments, gardens or in forest habitats (Vasile et al, 2022). All the monumental trees provide a lot of scientific knowledge, dendrological information are helpful in promoting the tourism, are linked to the legends or real historical facts.…”