The Texas A&M Forest Service has selected trees at two state parks for addition to the Famous Trees of Texas Registry. A towering bald cypress at McKinney Falls State Park in Austin and a giant evergreen anacua tree growing next to Mission Espiritu Santo inside Goliad State Park & Historic Site have been added to the registry. “Old Baldy” and the “Goliad Anacua” join 85 trees rich in Texas history on the Famous Trees list, which was begun in 1969. Of the 87 trees, 65 are living. The Texas Forest Service’s registry recognizes trees that have witnessed exciting periods and events in Texas history.

TFS is seeking nominations to bring the total number of famous trees to 100 by 2015. You can view the complete list of noteworthy heritage trees and qualification criteria online by visiting: http://famoustreesoftexas.tamu.edu.