Construction Damage to Pin Oak

During construction of the Allen Lane Station the pin oak in front of High Point Cafe was severely damaged. Heavy vehicles compacted its roots...not to mention the damaged caused during the excavation shown.  As you can see, at least half of the root zone was adversely impacted.  For more on proper tree protection during construction click here.

We spoke to SEPTA about this issue and they assured us that it was necessary to fix a damaged pipe.  It was confirmed by some long-term residents that there had been an ongoing issue with the driveway drain in that area.

We will do what we can to nurse this tree back to health, but we need a little of your time and a little of your spare change to assist us.  Please email us if you want to donate, or come and visit us at the Allen Lane Station on October 6 during Mt. Airy's Blocktoberfest.  We will be there at the beginning and end of the race and available as long as there are people around!