Granite Shoals heritage trees inspire photo contest

The mayor of Granite Shoals has issued a proclamation establishing July as “Heritage Oak Tree Celebration Month,” to inspire admiration and appreciation for the many trees preserved throughout the city.

According to the announcement, “Heritage trees are typically large, old trees with unique value and history. They may be unique based on age and size, as well as well as on aesthetic, botanical ecological or historical value.”

The announcement of the community photo contest urges photographers in Granite Shoals to explore the community, use their imagination and submit up to four photos (no larger than 250kb).The rules say the submitted photos must have been taken in Granite Shoals and be your original work (no AI submissions).