WOOSTER, Ohio — The winner of the Big Tree Contest for shagbark hickory in Wayne County was Roger Baker’s large historic tree that scored 222.5 points. This old tree had a total circumference of 127 inches and was 80 feet tall. The winning tree can be seen just off North Firestone Road, diagonal from the Bethel United Methodist Church. A close second place went to the tallest shagbark hickory measured, which was owned by Will Moore and scored 208.5 points. In 2026, the Wayne County SWCD will be searching for the largest American sycamore tree.