Many areas throughout Terrebonne parish are haunted with the skeletal remains of Bald Cypress and Live Oak trees. According to environmental experts including Denise Reed, Chief Scientist at The Water Institute of the Gulf, Cypress trees die when the water surrounding their root system becomes too salty and oak trees die when the land becomes too wet.  Additionally, many oak trees die due to a combination of the saltwater intrusion and subsidence.

Healthy Oak Tree

Dead Oak Tree (photo by Diane Huhn)

Healthy Cypress Tree

Dead Cypress Trees

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Bayou Sale Road

N 29.3101 W 90.6537

Ground Elevation: 3.3 ft

Advisory Base Flood Elevation Level: 13 ft

Height Vanishing Point Must Be Raised To Pass FEMA Standards: 9.7 ft

 Falgout Canal Road

N 29.3827 W 90.7145

Ground Elevation: 2.4 ft

Advisory Base Flood Elevation Level: 15 ft

Height Vanishing Point Must Be Raised To Pass FEMA Standards: 12.6 ft