Better a tree than another bank.

Even though I don't understand what the big deal is about it, I'm fine with it if that's what the town wants - it's not that important to me.

What historic value does a tree represent? I understand old homes. They can show us how people lived 300 years ago, and give insights to historical figures who stayed in those homes. But what does a tree show us? But like I said, it's not too important to me, so go ahead and keep it.

One thing I do want is for them to keep a close watch on it. A few years ago, a large branch fell off the tree into the middle of the street. Luckily nobody was hurt, but if it happens again, we might not be so lucky. I think any branches that hang over the street must be trimmed so we don't have any problems. History is nice, but public safety comes first.

The tree seems safe to me... look at all the storms it has last through! Anyway, i like this tree and all but i am really amazed and somewhat disturbed by how long this taken and how much time it is taken up by the council and other town agenices. We have stories closing every week now and this is what gets attention?? that makes no sense to me!

It is an old tree. Fine, let's take care of it. But what historic significance does it hold?

I just worry if the tree fell and if it hurt or killed some one it is a possibility historic site or not.

The significance of the tree is clearly stated in the article:
' "a remnant of a rural landscape that contributes to the historic character" of Teaneck.'

Just as an old house provides insight into how people used to live, a patch of land preserved as it was 300 yrs ago can provide insight into how people lived.

Re: public safety, let's be realistic & think beyond the potential hazard of falling limbs. These hazards are easily offset by the collective benefits provided by this big tree & others in terms of the provision of green space & canopy cover. These provisions improve the aesthetics & character of a place in addition to increasing property values. Big trees are a very valuable part of public and private space. Their benefits are particularly tangible when we realize how much more comfortable it is to live in areas with extensive canopy cover that shades our parks, public sidewalks, yards and houses in summers.

Also, there is a wealth of scientific value associated with these old trees. Climatologically, a network of old trees can provide insight into past atmospheric and hydrologic conditions across a landscape. Ecologically, the canopies of large trees in urban areas serve as important stopover points for migratory birds, as well as links to more extensive forested areas.

Links to the past are valuable and this old tree is a great part of the history of the township, as well as the broader landscape. Let's hope the Council preserves this site.

We have potholes in our streets that have been around longer than the tree.

@Carole R, it's too bad the tree can't keep track of all the cars the go through the red light on the corner of Cedar Lane and Palisade Ave.

Yawn.

What about the dirt in the town... that is older than any thing else.....

Some people don't have any sentiment or sense of history that tree has been living since before the civil. I was very upset when the last structure from the original farm on the site was torn down sometime after I moved to teaneck in 1980. The soil is old but technically not alive what about rocks? Oh sorry they are in some of these people's heads