Close call in Fort Hill
Just saw this scene this morning at a historic site (Fort Hill) in Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham, MA. A lot of thoughts pass through one's mind upon encountering a scene like this (how fortunate the house was spared; how old is the house; what kind of tree is it; how old was the tree; when did it fall over; etc.) but ultimately the most puzzling aspect of the situation was the absence of any sign of where the tree formerly stood -- no hole or depression anywhere in the yard. Was the tree brought in by a giant helicopter to serve as a massive yard ornament or natural sculpture? A bit of poking around the Internet reveals that the tree came down in a March Nor'easter in 2018. Yes, 2018! Why hasn't an enterprising arborist or tree-company staged a free tree removal project? One source claimed that it was an old pear tree; wood-workers love pear wood, so perhaps the property owner is waiting for someone to salvage the wood for a wood-turner? One source indicated the owner of the property was holding calling hours for tree-lovers; a kind of extended wake. At least this information explains the absence of a giant scar on the lawn:; ;the yard has been repaired but the tree remains.
If you know more about this situation, feel free to enlighten us.
13 August, 2022
Close call in Fort Hill
Just saw this scene this morning at a historic site (Fort Hill) in Cape Cod National Seashore in Eastham, MA. A lot of thoughts pass through one's mind upon encountering a scene like this (how fortunate the house was spared; how old is the house; what kind of tree is it; how old was the tree; when did it fall over; etc.) but ultimately the most puzzling aspect of the situation was the absence of any sign of where the tree formerly stood -- no hole or depression anywhere in the yard. Was the tree brought in by a giant helicopter to serve as a massive yard ornament or natural sculpture? A bit of poking around the Internet reveals that the tree came down in a March Nor'easter in 2018. Yes, 2018! Why hasn't an enterprising arborist or tree-company staged a free tree removal project? One source claimed that it was an old pear tree; wood-workers love pear wood, so perhaps the property owner is waiting for someone to salvage the wood for a wood-turner? One source indicated the owner of the property was holding calling hours for tree-lovers; a kind of extended wake. At least this information explains the absence of a giant scar on the lawn:; ;the yard has been repaired but the tree remains.
If you know more about this situation, feel free to enlighten us.
13 August, 2022