"Famous and historical trees of Ukraine"
Two 1000-year-old oaks of Taras Shevchenko (Cherka region, Zvenigorod district, Budyshche village). It grows in the apple orchard of the Shevchenkiv Agricultural College (the former estate of Mr. Engelhardt). The oaks are associated with the name of the great Kobzar, who served as a Cossack for Mr. P.V. Engelhardt in this village.
"Budyschansky Dub Shevchenko 1" and "Budyschansky Dub Shevchenko 2" are among the most powerful trees on the territory of Ukraine. In the All-Ukrainian competition "National Tree of Ukraine", which was held by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Ukraine in 2010, they won second place in the "Memorial Tree of Ukraine" nomination.
Above the tree is a metal canopy and a metal structure that supports the branches. There are signs of ingrowth of the supports into the bark and the beginning of damage to the tree at the points of contact of the supports.
Currently, a detailed analysis of the situation was carried out using measurements and research equipment (endoscope) to calculate the scope of work. Studying the soil conditions in which the tree grows.
After this final examination of Shevchenko's oaks by professional doctor Ihor Singer, a detailed estimate for their treatment and professional preservation will be drawn up.
We are sincerely grateful to everyone for their help and cooperation in the preservation of "Famous and historical trees of Ukraine", namely Shevchenko oaks. T.G.
Also a link to the short historical documentary film "The Rescue of the Thousand-Year Oaks by T.G. Shevchenko" which was filmed in the Cherkasy region, Zvenigorod district, village Budyshche (former estate of Mr. Engelhardt).
Here is a link to the full reporting information on the restoration https://archangel-light.org/poryatunok-tisyacholitnih-dubiv-tg-shevchenka-korotkometrazhniy-istorichno-dokumentalniy-film-ta-povna-zvitnist-po-vidnovlenni /