The Angel Oak tree, the iconic and centuries-old tree in the heart of Johns Island, and the land around it is in the process of being preserved. Lowcountry Land Trust invites the community to help name the new entryway road leading into the future Angel Oak Preserve. It is currently called Angel Oak Road. As part of the effort to protect the land surrounding the tree and enhance the visitor experience at the Angel Oak, this new pervious entryway road will lift the weight of parked vehicles off the tree’s delicate root system and create a safer, more enjoyable arrival experience.
Visitors of the Preserve will be immersed in nature from the moment they step out of their cars and during the five-minute trail walk before reaching the tree, offering a quieter, more meaningful connection to this ecologically and historically significant site. This thoughtfully designed arrival and parking experience will fade into the distance as one approaches the majestic tree and explores the 44-acre Preserve. The Land Trust encourages community members to submit road name suggestions through this online form by Wednesday, June 25. All submissions are welcome, whether they reflect a historic event, natural elements, local culture, or are simply creative.
The selected name will be submitted as part of the final road plans to Charleston County, the City of Charleston’s Technical Review Committee, and SCDOT in July for approval. The chosen road name will be announced via the Land Trust’s newsletter and social media platforms at a later date. The Angel Oak is a place for communities to gather, so we’re excited to invite the community to be part of this next chapter. This has always been a community project, and it’s important to the Land Trust that the community continues to have a voice in how this ecological and historical treasure evolves.
Click here for more information about the entire Angel Oak Preserve project, and submit your entryway name suggestions using this form.
-Submitted by Lowcountry Land Trust
(Images credit: Lowcountry Land Trust)