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,o <br /> DRAFT (February 16, 1988) <br /> Rhododendron Garden Tree Management Plan <br /> PREFACE <br /> This Rhododendron Garden Tree Management Plan sets forth guidelines to ensure <br /> that the trees of Hendricks Park and Rhododendron Garden thrive in a healthy <br /> environment. <br /> Two major tree species are found in Hendricks Park: Oregon White Oaks and <br /> Douglas Firs. The rhododendron garden which is located in the northern <br /> section of the park is dominated primarily by the Oregon White Oaks. The <br /> Douglas Firs dominate the southern section of the park and grow contiguously <br /> to the forested ridgeline of south Eugene. <br /> Although both species are generally in good health, some loss occurs due to <br /> structural defects, weather extremes and pest infestation. While some forms <br /> of decline are inevitable, many trees can be saved and will remain in good <br /> health with sound management practices. <br /> Therefore, it is necessary to give special attention to the trees that are <br /> an integral part of the botanical garden, particularly when the tree canopy <br /> offers a variety of sun and shade which rhododendrons and other plants require <br /> for optimum growing conditions. <br /> CURRENT TREE CONDITIONS <br /> Many of the trees in Hendricks Park are 60 to 120 year old regrowth trees <br /> which followed a forest fire many years ago. The Oregon White Oaks are in <br />