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Footnotes * * Newsletter of the Highlanders Chapter, Florida Trail Association March – April 2021 Volume 22, Issue 2 FootNotes * * Newsletter of the Highlanders Chapter, Florida Trail Association March – April 2021 Volume 22, Issue 2 Mission of the Florida Trail Association The Florida Trail Association develops, maintains, protects and promotes a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique Florida National Scenic Trail. Together with our partners we provide opportunities for the public to hike, engage in outdoor recreation, participate in environmental education and contribute to meaningful volunteer work. Highlanders Nature Notes – The Sabal Palm numerous palms in my yard were planted by birds. Wherever they drop a palmetto seed, a seedling is sure to follow. And many birds eat the palmetto berries (which are mostly seed) for their sweet flavor and nu- trition. The seeds pass through their digestive tracts and end up everywhere. I’m forever pulling palm seedlings up from the ground where I definitely can’t have a tree growing: in the middle of my butterfly gar- den, against the side of my house, under the utility lines, and at the very edge of the street or driveway. Because of this tendency to grow where they’re not welcome, some might consider these trees to be a nui- sance. I’ve even seen them growing out of the center of manicured hedges on city street median strips. Sabal Palms However, just because they are common, doesn’t en.wikipedia.com mean they’re uninteresting. John C. Gifford wrote, “Respect the common things. They are common be- For this next essay on trees I’m going to choose the cause they have survived.” And Professor Brene Sabal Palm or “Cabbage Palm” (Sabal palmetto). This Brown once said, “We’re all so busy chasing the ex- is probably the most prevalent palm tree species na- traordinary that we forget to stop and be grateful for tive to Central Florida. It not only grows in many of the ordinary.” This is certainly an ordinary part of our the wild habitats through which the Florida Trail landscape, but it has several extraordinary characteris- passes, but it also grows in residential communities tics. and cities throughout our area. This proliferation oc- curs even without the assistance of people. All of the 1 This palm was known by some Native American tough enough to hold up to repeated use in things like tribes as “the tree of life” because it has so much to baskets and mats. The common name of “Cabbage offer wildlife and humans alike. Everything from nest- Palm” comes from the fact that the heart of the bud ing materials and nest sites (for squirrels and other can be cooked and eaten, and is said to taste a little small mammals, various species of birds, reptiles, am- like cabbage. Removing this part of the tree kills it. I phibians and insects) to food (the berry-like fruits are once tried to eat one of mine that was growing under eaten by song birds, Bobwhite, Wild Turkeys, bears, the power lines and required removal. Apparently I White-tailed Deer, and small mammals). My wife, did something wrong as mine wasn’t very tasty. Nancy, and I were once hiking in a nature preserve near Kissimmee Lakes State Park and passed under a Biologically, the Sabal Palm is more closely related Sabal Palm beside the trail. She was behind me and to grasses than other trees like oaks and pines. They just as she passed the tree a large Southern Black are monocots: flowering plants with only one seed Racer (Coluber constrictor priapus) dropped from the leaf. With no limbs nor annual growth rings, a young canopy onto the ground behind her with an audible palm slowly attains its adult diameter. Once it does, “plop.” Luckily it didn’t fall on her head, as she would the trunk doesn’t get much thicker as the tree grows have been a very unhappy hiker! Unlike me, Nancy’s taller. Though the average height is about 50 feet, they not particularly fond of snakes. This snake was either can reach heights of 70 and 80 feet (according to the hunting for prey in the fronds or had used them for Oehlbeck reference below). shelter. I’ve also seen a Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius barbouri) curled up in the base of Lastly, the Sabal Palm was chosen as the Florida one of the “boots” on a tree beside a trail in Wekiwa State Tree (it is also the State Tree of South Carolina). Springs State Park in Apopka. A good choice for that honor. Dr. Henry Nehrling, in his publication My Garden in Florida (1946), wrote They also provide a place where other plants can this about Sabal Palms, “A single well-developed grow, such as various ferns and vines, including Vir- specimen with its massive trunk and dense leaf crown ginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), Trum- is a most beautiful object, but far more effective are petcreeper (Campsis radicans), and Coral Honey- groups and masses of a hundred or more. They simply suckle (Lonicera sempervirens). The common fern I defy description.” see most often growing from the base of the palm fronds or “boots” (the part of the frond remaining on It’s an attractive and ecologically beneficial species. the tree trunk once the leaf of the frond dies and falls You are certain to see many of them as you walk our off) is Golden Polypody or Goldfoot Fern (Phlebod- local trails. Take a closer look and you may find evi- ium aureum). These ferns are large enough to be eas- dence of some of the many other critters that call this ily noticed as you look at the tree. They add a bit of tree their home. botanical and aesthetic interest to the trunk, especially when bright green and thriving. –Mike Barnett Among the many uses of this tree are the fibrous Sources: strands of hair-like material that occur at the base of Bartlett, R.D. and Patricia Bartlett. Florida’s Snakes. the fronds. As the trunk grows and expands, the fronds Gainesville, FL: University Press of Florida, 2003. split apart at the center of the base, creating these Miller, James H. and Karl V. Miller. Forest Plants of fibers stretched between the two sides of the boot. the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses. Athens, GA: When dry, they can be collected and used as tinder to The University Press of Georgia, 2005. start your campfire. Hummingbirds, squirrels, and Oehlbeck, Barbara. The Sabal Palm. Naples, FL: mice also use them for nest building (some strands are Gulfshore Press, 1997. very fine, almost as thin as a human hair). And Indians Wherry, Edgar T., Ph.D. The Southern Fern Guide. used to weave many items with the palm leaves, Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Co., Inc., 1964. stripped to long segments of equal width. They are 2 Notes from the Chairperson – Highlanders Elections Hello Hikers and Activity Supporters, Thanks again once and all! Again, I want to thank all those who have worked –Mike hard leading, maintaining, and contributing to the suc- cess of the Highlanders Chapter! Your efforts are P.S. The Leesburg Library meeting rooms are still not noted and appreciated! available. Now on to chapter business: Be Safe and Sane This year we hold an election for the positions of Chapter Treasurer (currently held by Diane Roesch) and Chapter Secretary (currently held by Mary Ring). These positions are elected by the membership at large. A simple majority of cast ballots determines the victor. Currently, the Executive Board is accepting names of members who have an interest in fulfilling these positions (Two Year Term). Both Diane and Mary are open to passing their respec- tive torches to the next generation. But, in a show of awesomeness they both are willing to be considered for the upcoming term. Also, the position of Program Chair is available. Gin- ger Leach, who has held the position, is stepping down (her past guests have been tremendous). The new individual would be responsible for lining up speakers for our monthly meeting. This position is very important to the fabric of our meeting. I am told it doesn't take a huge time commitment. The position of Program Chair is selected by the members of the Executive Board and do not require an election by the membership. Ginger is willing to assist in the transi- tion for a new person as a Program Chair. Mike Tamburrino - Photo by The Villages Daily Sun All three positions are critical to the healthy function- ing of the Highlanders Chapter. If you are interested in adding your voice to our chapter, please contact my- self or any member of the Executive Board with ques- tions. 3 Gift for Past President of Highlanders Chapter of FTA For many years, it has been a tradition to present a gift to the immediate Past President of the Highlanders Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Unfortunately, we were unable to have a formal installation of our new officers in 2020; our outgoing President Bill Leach did not receive a token of appreciation from the Chapter. Bill and Ginger have been two of our most devoted and active members for many years. I have always thought that a true gift should be something that the giver treasures. On February 7, 2021, Mary Ellen and I took a load of scrap metal to Bill and Ginger's home. When we had un- loaded the metal and were ready to leave, I took the opportunity to thank Bill for the great job that he did as our Chapter President and told him that I had one of my treasures to present to him as a token of our appreciation.
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