Omar the oak tree is very old, and very wise. He has lived for over 200 years and has seen a lot of change in his time. He rarely worries about small things as he knows ‘everything will be okay in the end.’ The other trees turn to him for advice when things get difficult, as he always seems to know what to say and do.
5 things to know about Omar:
- Omar has a lot of life experience – everything he says is wise. He’s the leader in the park as everyone listens when he speaks.
- Omar is the one who brings the community together whenever something important happens, a bit like the head of a large family
- If there’s one lesson Omar has learned in life, it’s that we all need to try to understand one another in order to resolve issues – he believes that shouting to be heard is very silly.
- Omar is very protective over the ones he knows – he speaks out for those he loves and will put himself in danger in order to protect them
- Omar is very, very strong….he has survived thousands of storms already without bending a branch
5 things to know about Oak Trees
- Oak trees produce acorns, which feed much of the wildlife in the park, such as the squirrels and the deer that pass through (for this reason, they love Omar!)
- Oak wood is used in furniture making, flooring, cabinets, and for barrels in drinks industries.
- Because they’re so big and strong, oak trees are important habitats for birds and insects
- The Norse god Thor and the Greek god Zeus were both linked to oak trees.
- An oak tree can grow to be over 30 metres in height!
