Timber! New England's oldest elm tree comes down | NECN

Timber! New England's oldest elm tree comes down | NECN:
(NECN: Amy Sinclair, Yarmouth, Maine) -

"A beloved resident of Yarmouth, Maine, was laid to rest today. The world-famous elm tree named 'Herbie' was believed to be the largest and oldest elm in New England.

It's never easy to say goodbye to an old friend.

Donna Felker of Yarmouth grew up in the shade of Herbie's enormous arms. She was among the crowd watching as Herbie's arms, crippled by Dutch elm disease, were sawed off one by one.

Onlookers, many of whom had known Herbie all their lives, watched as arborists brought down the old tree.

Dutch elm disease has taken out more than 100 million trees across the country.

Local artists plan to use what's left of Herbie to create keepsakes in his memory. Herbie will be used to make bowls, cutting boards and bookmarks. Those items will be auctioned off to benefit a new tree trust in Yarmouth." Sphere: Related Content