Subj : ES Picture of the Day 29  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu Dec 29 2022 11:00:38

 EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


 Dalene Matthee Big Tree

   December 29, 2022

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   Photographer:  Louise van der Meulen

   Summary Author:  Louise van der Meulen;  Jim Foster

   The stunning specimen featured above is thought to be over 800 years
   old. Found in the  montane forest near Knysna, South Africa, it’s
   called the  Dalene Matthee Big Tree. And big it is -- standing 131
   ft (40 m) with a diameter of  5.6 ft (1.72 m). This handsome giant
   belongs to the  Podocarpus falcatus species (family
    Podocarpaceae) and is commonly referred to as a yellowwood tree.
   Photo taken on December 9, 2022.

   The sign at its base reads -

   Like a towering king it stood towering above the white alder and
   mountain saffron, stinkwood, assegai and hard pear. As if God had
   planted long before the others. Its giant root anchored it to the
   ground like giant arms.

    Dalene Matthee, Circle in a Forest, 1984.


   Knysna, South Africa Coordinates: 33.9167 -22.9579


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