Georgian Bluffs is cutting down a historic oak tree after it was found to have oak wilt. The tree is estimated at 150 years old and is widely recognized as a landmark in the Shallow Lake community. The impressive English Oak Tree on 2nd Street in Shallow Lake has been confirmed to be infected and, [...]

A 150-year-old oak tree in Shallow Lake has a new lease on life, for now. Georgian Bluffs officials said the original diagnosis of oak wilt by a certified arborist was ruled out by an inspector from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The original oak wilt diagnosis put the staff at Georgian Bluffs into high gear [...]