Dow Louisiana FCU Replaces Dying Oak with Two New Trees

From Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union

    February 2, 2011- Dow Louisiana Federal Credit Union (DLFCU) is proud to bring its new Financial Resource Center concept to the city of Central.  As construction has begun on the new facility, part of the process has been to evaluate the existing trees and foliage on the site.  DLFCU was intent on keeping both oaks that were close to Sullivan Road, but it does not look like that will happen. Entergy cut one down accidentally when moving their electrical lines underground.  In an attempt to preserve the other oak tree, DLFCU sought the expertise of Jim Culpepper, Consulting Arborist at Greener Trees Louisiana, to advise how to maintain the tree during the construction process. Mr. Culpepper has advised that the tree is in very poor health and will likely not survive even with the most intense of preservation efforts. 

    As such, DLFCU has committed to purchase new trees to replace the dying oak tree and the one cut down by Entergy in error.  All the new oaks will be under the care of Mr. Culpepper going forward, and the community will be able to enjoy watching the healthy new trees grow to maturity. "At DLFCU we care dearly for the environment and hate to see the old Oak go, but we also look forward to growing within the Central community and replenishing the property with new trees,” said Jeff Hendrickson, DLFCU President and CEO. “It is important to us that the community of Central know that the Oak is being removed with great reluctance and under the advice of specialists.  We know the new oaks will we serve as a source of beauty and pleasure for many years to come.”