128K views · 646 reactions | WATCH NOW: the latest edition of “Family Tree” features Mossy Oak’s Jeff Shelby as he takes his father Bob on an unforgettable waterfowl trip to Kansas. It's been Jeff’s lifelong dream to take his father out West and give thanks for all the years of support and sacrifice while Jeff chased his outdoor hunting dreams. #itsanobsession | Ducks Unlimited | Mossy Oak | Facebook

This large, old, beautiful white oak (Quercus alba) unfortunately has some pretty extensive decay at its base. We used various tools to assess the extent of the internal decay and to determine if the tree has enough strong wood left to support itself for much longer. After collecting our data, we found that there is a large internal hollow that has significantly weakened the tree’s base. Using a well-known equation for strength loss, we determined that a significant portion of the tree’s strengt