On Friday, November 14, Hocking College students participated in a rescue effort to transport a local red maple tree from the corner of Sixth and Madison avenues to Lancero Park in Lancaster, a short distance down the road.

The red maple tree was beginning to grow into an overhead power line, and was asked to be trimmed or cut down. Director of Physical Plant Operations at Hocking College, Andrew Freeman organized the movement of the tree with the help of students.
 
Freeman stated the transportation of the tree would not harm the it, with fall being the best season to move it because its dormant state. With its new home in Lancero Park the tree can grow unharmed to reach 60 to 90 feet in height and live for 70 to 80 years. The tree's spot on Sixth Ave. was replaced with a smaller tree known as a serviceberry tree, which will sprout white blossoms in the springtime and leave the electrical wires untouched.

The whole movement came at very little cost to Lancaster Parks and Recreation Department. The tree will be closely monitored to ensure its survival in its new home.

For additional photos and information, see the Lancaster Eagle Gazette article.