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Jeff Koons Split-Rocker, 2000
stainless steel, soil, geotextile fabric, internal irrigation system, and live flowering plants
37 x 39 x 36 feet (1128 x 1189 x 1097 cm)
© Jeff Koons
Glenstone Museum, Potomac, Maryland
Geotextile bags, also known as sediment filter bags, are used for dredging sediments in Pennsylvania. They are designed to dewater and dredge sediments from any water pumping activity. These bags are used for various purposes, including storing sediments, wastewater sludges, and other solids, as well as retention structures for marsh establishment, dredged sediment storage, and island creation. #earthmonth 🌎
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Well, officially, it's fall, but I don't have anything to offer. California may be into fall, and the weather bears that out: three days of drizzle and now predicted 10 days of 90 degree plus temperatures. That's California autumn. It certainly holds true for a Calfiornia September and October. In the good old days when my kids would start school just after Labor Day, they would complain about the lack of A/C and I couldn't blame them.
Anyway, I don't have any "transition" flowers and only two leaves, so I've waited long enough to bring you one of the most difficult flowers to photograph: the Sisel agave. All those flowers packed into what I thought would be a "bulb" that would have five or six beautiful flowers. But this is what it is, and I missed the bloom last year.
There are some interesting things about this plant: Sisal (Agave sisalana) is a species of flowering plant native to southern Mexico, but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff fibre used in making rope and various other products. The term sisal may refer either to the plant's common name or the fibre, depending on the context. The sisal fibre is traditionally used for rope and twine, and has many other uses, including paper, cloth, footwear, hats, bags, carpets, geotextiles, and dartboards. It is also used as fibre reinforcements for composite fibreglass, rubber, and concrete products.
The sisal plant has a 7- to 10-year lifespan and typically produces 200–250 commercially usable leaves. Each leaf contains around 1000 fibres. The fibres account for only about 4% of the plant by weight. Sisal is considered a plant of the tropics and subtropics, since production benefits from temperatures above 25 °C (77 °F) and sunshine. Btw, this group of flowers were at the end of a 12 foot "stem" up 20 feet on a 30 foot plant. It was much easier to shoot than frame.
So, the next time you throw that dart and hit the board instead of the wall, that's not cork, that's sisle.
Without having any inspiration for today's theme I decided to take a still and tranquil photo and only worked with one light source.
This photo is made using a Led Lenser V2 flashlight and a lightbox, I made some year ago of a moving box. I push the hard light through a white geotextile above the dandelion.
I do not know if this is a good image to the theme but I managed for once to get the picture that I wanted. So here you have my contribution to this week's theme “#Tranquil” for the Swedish flickr group Photo Sunday.
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By the way this is a SOOC-photo (Straight Out of the Camera).
Have a wonderful week!!!
my shallow wildlife pond - first shelf 20cm, second shelf 40 cm and the small hole at the centre is 70cm. The pond is 5m diameter
I am intending this to be (eventually) >70% weed covered (native, collected locally - with emphasis on lots of emergent plants - but i do intend to buy a non native water lily too)
Aim is to attract/host damselflies & dragonflies, newts and frogs.
Excited to have the hole dug - now waiting for the liners (geotextile underlay and butyl rubber liner to be delivered.
I will update as things happen that generate photos!
Talking Heads - Wild Wild Life
My local toad pond has been restored thanks to a generous bequest in the will of an anonymous donor. The common toads (Bufo bufo) are back in some numbers (I counted 50 with more on their way) despite the fact that it's been empty of water for several years. At the moment it is lacking in vegetation except for a few marginals and a lot of blanket weed as the decision has been taken to see what colonises before planting up. What a wonderful posthumous gift to leave for nature (it wasn't cheap - the pond has been lined with clay geotextile and is at least 15m across, but it should be much more resilient than the rubber liner it replaced).
100 gardeners – some from the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Beijing, which have sent pieces to celebrate Canada’s birthday – are at work installing what will total three million plants of 80 different varieties.
The plants, all annuals and most chosen for colourful, season-long foliage instead of flowers, grow in soil sandwiched between layers of a geotextile supported by a metal frame and watered by an internal irrigation system.
66161 looks on as the reconstruction of the track bed commences with the laying of a white geotextile at platform 3 of Meadowhall around 08:30 on a Sunday morning.
100 gardeners – some from the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Beijing, which have sent pieces to celebrate Canada’s birthday – are at work installing what will total three million plants of 80 different varieties.
The plants, all annuals and most chosen for colourful, season-long foliage instead of flowers, grow in soil sandwiched between layers of a geotextile supported by a metal frame and watered by an internal irrigation system.
Ghiacciaio Presena, 3000m slm
Forse sarebbe stato più corretto titolare "quel che resta del ghiacciaio Presena". Dal 2008 vengono installati i teli geotessili in grado di proteggere la superficie ghiacciata dai potenti raggi solari. Ma servono ormai a poco, il cambiamento climatico e le elevate temperature stanno trasformando la vita del ghiacciaio Presena in una lenta agonia. Sul Presena fino al 2000 circa si praticava lo sci estivo.
Perhaps the title "what remains of the Presena glacier" would have been more correct. Since 2008, geotextile sheets have been installed to protect the frozen surface from the powerful sunlight. But they are of little use now, climate change and high temperatures are transforming life of Presena glacier into slow agony. Summer skiing was practiced on Presena until about 2000.
100 gardeners – some from the Chinese cities of Shanghai and Beijing, which have sent pieces to celebrate Canada’s birthday – are at work installing what will total three million plants of 80 different varieties.
The plants, all annuals and most chosen for colourful, season-long foliage instead of flowers, grow in soil sandwiched between layers of a geotextile supported by a metal frame and watered by an internal irrigation system.
Ghiacciaio Presena, 3000m slm
Forse sarebbe stato più corretto titolare "quel che resta del ghiacciaio Presena". Dal 2008 vengono installati i teli geotessili in grado di proteggere la superficie ghiacciata dai potenti raggi solari. Ma servono ormai a poco, il cambiamento climatico e le elevate temperature stanno trasformando la vita del ghiacciaio Presena in una lenta agonia. Sul Presena fino al 2000 circa si praticava lo sci estivo.
Perhaps the title "what remains of the Presena glacier" would have been more correct. Since 2008, geotextile sheets have been installed to protect the frozen surface from the powerful sunlight. But they are of little use now, climate change and high temperatures are transforming life of Presena glacier into slow agony. Summer skiing was practiced on Presena until about 2000.
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The Tsanfleuron Glacier is part of the Diablerets Massif and has undergone significant retreat over the past century, mirroring trends seen across the Alps due to rising global temperatures.
1. Historical Extent & Connection to Other Glaciers
Historically, the Tsanfleuron Glacier was much larger and extended further down toward the Sanetsch Pass.
It was once connected to the Sex Rouge Glacier, forming a continuous ice field.
In earlier centuries, the glacier would have been thicker and covered much of the limestone plateau below the Scex Rouge peak.
2. Recent Glacial Retreat & Climate Change Effects
The glacier has been rapidly shrinking, particularly since the mid-20th century, due to increasing temperatures.
By 2022, glacial melt exposed a pass of bare rock that had been under ice for at least 2,000 years, separating Tsanfleuron from the Scex Rouge Glacier.
The loss of ice has dramatically altered the landscape, exposing ancient rock formations that had been buried for millennia.
3. Impact on Glacier 3000 Activities
The Ice Express chairlift, which descends to the glacier, now reaches an area with thinner and patchier ice compared to previous decades.
Glacial crevasses have become more prominent, requiring adjustments to hiking and ski routes.
As the glacier shrinks, sections may eventually become unskiable, similar to other rapidly retreating Alpine glaciers.
4. Future Outlook
Scientists predict that if warming trends continue, the glacier could lose much of its remaining ice within decades.
The changing conditions highlight the impact of climate change on the Alps and the future of glacier tourism.
Glacier blankets (or geotextile covers) are not used on the Tsanflueron Glacier though some geotextile covers are used to preserve snow for various purposes related to tourism access. The Tsanflueron Glacier has been rapidly retreating and it has been allowed to melt naturally, revealing terrain that had been ice-covered for thousands of years. The Tsanflueron Glacier is part of the Glacier 3000 area in Switzerland, where its retreat has even exposed the rock boundary between the cantons of Vaud and Valais.
Where are glacier blankets used in Europe?
Glacier blankets—typically white geotextile sheets—are used to slow summer melting by reflecting sunlight and insulating the ice. They are commonly used in:
Switzerland
Rhône Glacier (Valais) – One of the most famous sites for glacier blankets, used to protect the ice cave attraction.
Titlis Glacier (Engelberg) – Geotextile covers are placed on ski slopes to preserve snow for the next season.
Diavolezza Glacier (near St. Moritz) – Used to preserve ski runs.
Austria
Stubai Glacier – Covers are used to protect the ski resort areas.
Hintertux Glacier – Geotextiles help maintain summer skiing conditions.
Pitztal Glacier – Some areas covered to retain ice.
Italy
Presena Glacier (Trentino) – One of the largest European projects using glacier blankets since 2008, covering about 100,000 square meters.
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Background light: Yongnuo YN467 behind the black garden geotextile
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Onder het EPS (piepschuim) wordt vaak geotextiel of grondversterking aangebracht als funderingslaag. Om stabiliteitsredenen moeten de blokken in minimaal twee lagen worden gelegd. Tussen de verschillende lagen worden klemplaten gebruikt voor een betere stabiliteit en om wegglijden en wegwaaien te voorkomen.
English:
Geotextile or soil reinforcement is often applied under the EPS (styrofoam) as a foundation layer. For stability reasons, the blocks must be laid in at least two layers. Clamping plates are used between the different layers for better stability and to prevent slipping and blowing away.
In Nederland hebben we gebieden met slappe, weinig dragende grond. Vooral in de stedelijke gebieden in het westen is de bodem slap en staat het grondwater dicht bij het maaiveld. Het is noodzakelijk om deze ondergrond op te hogen voordat gebouwd kan worden. Onder het EPS (piepschuim) wordt vaak geotextiel of grondversterking aangebracht als funderingslaag. Om stabiliteitsredenen moeten de blokken in minimaal twee lagen worden gelegd. Tussen de verschillende lagen worden klemplaten gebruikt voor een betere stabiliteit en om wegglijden en wegwaaien te voorkomen.
English:
In the Netherlands, we have areas with soft, low-load-bearing soil. Especially in the urban areas in the west, the soil is soft and the groundwater is close to ground level. It is necessary to raise this subsoil before building can take place. Geotextiles or soil reinforcement are often placed under the EPS (styrofoam) as a foundation layer. For reasons of stability, the blocks should be laid in at least two layers. Clamping plates are used between the different layers for improved stability and to prevent sliding and blowing away.
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The prominent peak visible when walking across the glacier just below the top of the Glacier 3000 gondola is Oldenhorn (3,122 m).
Oldenhorn (Becca d'Audon) – Key Details:
Elevation: 3,122 m (10,243 ft)
Location: On the border of the cantons of Vaud, Valais, and Bern
Part of: The Diablerets Massif
Other Name: Also known as Becca d’Audon in French
Appearance: A sharp, pyramid-like peak, dominating the skyline when walking on the glacier
Oldenhorn is historically significant, as it was once considered the highest peak of the Diablerets range before better surveying confirmed that Sommet des Diablerets (3,210 m) is higher
The base of the Glacier 3000 gondola is located at Col du Pillon, which sits in the Ormont-Dessus Valley in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
This valley is part of the larger Ormonts Valley (Vallée des Ormonts), which stretches between Les Diablerets and Aigle.
The Ormonts Valley is known for its dramatic alpine scenery, featuring lush meadows, dense forests, and rugged mountain peaks. It's historically significant as a route between the Vaud and Bernese Alps, and it provides access to both Les Diablerets and Gstaad.
The Tsanfleuron Glacier is part of the Diablerets Massif and has undergone significant retreat over the past century, mirroring trends seen across the Alps due to rising global temperatures.
1. Historical Extent & Connection to Other Glaciers
Historically, the Tsanfleuron Glacier was much larger and extended further down toward the Sanetsch Pass.
It was once connected to the Sex Rouge Glacier, forming a continuous ice field.
In earlier centuries, the glacier would have been thicker and covered much of the limestone plateau below the Scex Rouge peak.
2. Recent Glacial Retreat & Climate Change Effects
The glacier has been rapidly shrinking, particularly since the mid-20th century, due to increasing temperatures.
By 2022, glacial melt exposed a pass of bare rock that had been under ice for at least 2,000 years, separating Tsanfleuron from the Scex Rouge Glacier.
The loss of ice has dramatically altered the landscape, exposing ancient rock formations that had been buried for millennia.
3. Impact on Glacier 3000 Activities
The Ice Express chairlift, which descends to the glacier, now reaches an area with thinner and patchier ice compared to previous decades.
Glacial crevasses have become more prominent, requiring adjustments to hiking and ski routes.
As the glacier shrinks, sections may eventually become unskiable, similar to other rapidly retreating Alpine glaciers.
4. Future Outlook
Scientists predict that if warming trends continue, the glacier could lose much of its remaining ice within decades.
The changing conditions highlight the impact of climate change on the Alps and the future of glacier tourism.
Glacier blankets (or geotextile covers) are not used on the Tsanflueron Glacier though some geotextile covers are used to preserve snow for various purposes related to tourism access. The Tsanflueron Glacier has been rapidly retreating and it has been allowed to melt naturally, revealing terrain that had been ice-covered for thousands of years. The Tsanflueron Glacier is part of the Glacier 3000 area in Switzerland, where its retreat has even exposed the rock boundary between the cantons of Vaud and Valais.
Where are glacier blankets used in Europe?
Glacier blankets—typically white geotextile sheets—are used to slow summer melting by reflecting sunlight and insulating the ice. They are commonly used in:
Switzerland
Rhône Glacier (Valais) – One of the most famous sites for glacier blankets, used to protect the ice cave attraction.
Titlis Glacier (Engelberg) – Geotextile covers are placed on ski slopes to preserve snow for the next season.
Diavolezza Glacier (near St. Moritz) – Used to preserve ski runs.
Austria
Stubai Glacier – Covers are used to protect the ski resort areas.
Hintertux Glacier – Geotextiles help maintain summer skiing conditions.
Pitztal Glacier – Some areas covered to retain ice.
Italy
Presena Glacier (Trentino) – One of the largest European projects using glacier blankets since 2008, covering about 100,000 square meters.
Copyright - All Rights Reserved - Black Diamond Images
The Tsanfleuron Glacier is part of the Diablerets Massif and has undergone significant retreat over the past century, mirroring trends seen across the Alps due to rising global temperatures.
1. Historical Extent & Connection to Other Glaciers
Historically, the Tsanfleuron Glacier was much larger and extended further down toward the Sanetsch Pass.
It was once connected to the Sex Rouge Glacier, forming a continuous ice field.
In earlier centuries, the glacier would have been thicker and covered much of the limestone plateau below the Scex Rouge peak.
2. Recent Glacial Retreat & Climate Change Effects
The glacier has been rapidly shrinking, particularly since the mid-20th century, due to increasing temperatures.
By 2022, glacial melt exposed a pass of bare rock that had been under ice for at least 2,000 years, separating Tsanfleuron from the Scex Rouge Glacier.
The loss of ice has dramatically altered the landscape, exposing ancient rock formations that had been buried for millennia.
3. Impact on Glacier 3000 Activities
The Ice Express chairlift, which descends to the glacier, now reaches an area with thinner and patchier ice compared to previous decades.
Glacial crevasses have become more prominent, requiring adjustments to hiking and ski routes.
As the glacier shrinks, sections may eventually become unskiable, similar to other rapidly retreating Alpine glaciers.
4. Future Outlook
Scientists predict that if warming trends continue, the glacier could lose much of its remaining ice within decades.
The changing conditions highlight the impact of climate change on the Alps and the future of glacier tourism.
Glacier blankets (or geotextile covers) are not used on the Tsanflueron Glacier though some geotextile covers are used to preserve snow for various purposes related to tourism access. The Tsanflueron Glacier has been rapidly retreating and it has been allowed to melt naturally, revealing terrain that had been ice-covered for thousands of years. The Tsanflueron Glacier is part of the Glacier 3000 area in Switzerland, where its retreat has even exposed the rock boundary between the cantons of Vaud and Valais.
Where are glacier blankets used in Europe?
Glacier blankets—typically white geotextile sheets—are used to slow summer melting by reflecting sunlight and insulating the ice. They are commonly used in:
Switzerland
Rhône Glacier (Valais) – One of the most famous sites for glacier blankets, used to protect the ice cave attraction.
Titlis Glacier (Engelberg) – Geotextile covers are placed on ski slopes to preserve snow for the next season.
Diavolezza Glacier (near St. Moritz) – Used to preserve ski runs.
Austria
Stubai Glacier – Covers are used to protect the ski resort areas.
Hintertux Glacier – Geotextiles help maintain summer skiing conditions.
Pitztal Glacier – Some areas covered to retain ice.
Italy
Presena Glacier (Trentino) – One of the largest European projects using glacier blankets since 2008, covering about 100,000 square meters.
Southern Spain
Image made in the arid nature reserve Cabo de Gata, close to its visitors centre, east of Almeria and Retamar. Along the road the yellow flowering Mediterranean strawflower (Helichrysum stoechas-curry plant-strobloem) and the withered stalks of Sisal (Agave sisalana) stood out. Sisal -one of three formerly introduced agaves- is native to southern Mexico but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. The sisal fibre is traditionally used for rope and twine, and has many other uses, including paper, cloth, footwear, hats, bags, carpets, geotextiles, and dartboards. Mediterranean strawflower prefers dry, rocky and sandy areas. Extracts of Helichrysum stoechas have been used in traditional medicine to treat colds, as a nerve tonic, to reduce inflammation, and facilitate the healing of bruises. A number of studies have confirmed that the constituents of its flowers, stems and foliage have an inhibitory effect on some bacteria and viruses. Due to the intense fragrance of its leaves and flowers, Helichrysum stoechas is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. © Tom Kisjes May 2012
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Another afternoon off early from work and i came here looking for an interesting subject to shoot.
The ‘Port Frederick’ is a shallow draught trailing suction hopper dredge. The sand is “sucked” into hoppers through a draghead and 0.35 metre pipe which trail along the port side of the vessel when dredging. It is placed here whilst it is used to design the worlds first surfing artificial reef.
Construction began on the Narrowneck or Gold Coast Reef in August 1999. This structure was much larger (70,000 m3) in size and scope than the Cable Station Reef. The reef was designed primarily as a shoreline stabilization structure with a secondary purpose as a surfing structure; as such it was the first true 'multipurpose reef' structure. The reef was built as part of the Gold Coast City Council's 'Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy' which included a large volume of beach nourishment to be placed on the beach in addition to the construction of the reef. The Gold Coast Reef was built from large, sand-filled geotextile containers ('sandbags') which were dropped into position from a split hull barge which is sitting here beside the Port Frederick.
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Camera Details
Exposure: 1/25
Aperture: F/4.6
ISO: 100
Lense Focal: 10mm
Filter: Lee .6 Soft GND and Singh Ray Reverse 3 Stop GND
No HDR or Blending, One Image
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The prominent peak visible when walking across the glacier just below the top of the Glacier 3000 gondola is Oldenhorn (3,122 m).
Oldenhorn (Becca d'Audon) – Key Details:
Elevation: 3,122 m (10,243 ft)
Location: On the border of the cantons of Vaud, Valais, and Bern
Part of: The Diablerets Massif
Other Name: Also known as Becca d’Audon in French
Appearance: A sharp, pyramid-like peak, dominating the skyline when walking on the glacier
Oldenhorn is historically significant, as it was once considered the highest peak of the Diablerets range before better surveying confirmed that Sommet des Diablerets (3,210 m) is higher
The base of the Glacier 3000 gondola is located at Col du Pillon, which sits in the Ormont-Dessus Valley in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
This valley is part of the larger Ormonts Valley (Vallée des Ormonts), which stretches between Les Diablerets and Aigle.
The Ormonts Valley is known for its dramatic alpine scenery, featuring lush meadows, dense forests, and rugged mountain peaks. It's historically significant as a route between the Vaud and Bernese Alps, and it provides access to both Les Diablerets and Gstaad.
The Tsanfleuron Glacier can be seen here in this photo. It is part of the Diablerets Massif and has undergone significant retreat over the past century, mirroring trends seen across the Alps due to rising global temperatures.
1. Historical Extent & Connection to Other Glaciers
Historically, the Tsanfleuron Glacier was much larger and extended further down toward the Sanetsch Pass.
It was once connected to the Sex Rouge Glacier, forming a continuous ice field.
In earlier centuries, the glacier would have been thicker and covered much of the limestone plateau below the Scex Rouge peak.
2. Recent Glacial Retreat & Climate Change Effects
The glacier has been rapidly shrinking, particularly since the mid-20th century, due to increasing temperatures.
By 2022, glacial melt exposed a pass of bare rock that had been under ice for at least 2,000 years, separating Tsanfleuron from the Scex Rouge Glacier. (Source)
The loss of ice has dramatically altered the landscape, exposing ancient rock formations that had been buried for millennia.
3. Impact on Glacier 3000 Activities
The Ice Express chairlift, which descends to the glacier, now reaches an area with thinner and patchier ice compared to previous decades.
Glacial crevasses have become more prominent, requiring adjustments to hiking and ski routes.
As the glacier shrinks, sections may eventually become unskiable, similar to other rapidly retreating Alpine glaciers.
4. Future Outlook
Scientists predict that if warming trends continue, the glacier could lose much of its remaining ice within decades.
Some conservation efforts, such as glacier blankets (used elsewhere in Switzerland), have been proposed but are not currently in use here.
The changing conditions highlight the impact of climate change on the Alps and the future of glacier tourism.
Glacier blankets (or geotextile covers) are not used on the Tsanflueron Glacier though some geotextile covers are used to preserve snow for various purposes related to tourism access. The Tsanflueron Glacier has been rapidly retreating and it has been allowed to melt naturally, revealing terrain that had been ice-covered for thousands of years. The Tsanflueron Glacier is part of the Glacier 3000 area in Switzerland, where its retreat has even exposed the rock boundary between the cantons of Vaud and Valais.
Where are glacier blankets used in Europe?
Glacier blankets—typically white geotextile sheets—are used to slow summer melting by reflecting sunlight and insulating the ice. They are commonly used in:
Switzerland
Rhône Glacier (Valais) – One of the most famous sites for glacier blankets, used to protect the ice cave attraction.
Titlis Glacier (Engelberg) – Geotextile covers are placed on ski slopes to preserve snow for the next season.
Diavolezza Glacier (near St. Moritz) – Used to preserve ski runs.
Austria
Stubai Glacier – Covers are used to protect the ski resort areas.
Hintertux Glacier – Geotextiles help maintain summer skiing conditions.
Pitztal Glacier – Some areas covered to retain ice.
Italy
Presena Glacier (Trentino) – One of the largest European projects using glacier blankets since 2008, covering about 100,000 square meters.
Project sketch. Intertidal coastal intervention in case of rising water. Eel grass, Pacific oysters ( California native), ground oyster shell (autoclaved), carbon fiber geotextile bladder, super absorbent polymer, stainless steel cable and 24" diameter earth anchors at 72" o.c. Staggered to each side of linear bladder finger. Each finger 120' in length, perpendicular to beach, fingers deployed 9' apart for length of affected tidal marsh frontage. System design in development. Water rising.
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Not quite sure what this is. Possibly a foundation spot for mine surface buildings. This was a significant mining district. It appears that the Forest Service or State Bureau of Mines have created an elaborate drainage system. There is a geotextile membrane under the riprap. Perhaps there is a plugged shaft under the mound.
Natural light means sunlight I guess… but then again sunlight has about a Kelvin of 5600 degrees on the noon, we hope that it is cloudless… Fluorescent lamp is about 2700K to 6500K –honestly how many of you do not do some lightroom or photoshop jobs afterwards on a pic(?), not to speak about the camera settings, how natural is the natural light then?!
This photo is made using a Led Lenser V2 flashlight and a lightbox, I made some year ago of a moving box. If you push a hard light through a white geotextile you will end up with a light that feels like sunlight. I think that light is equal natural as one created in lightroom, don’t you?… ;0)
This is my contribution to this week's theme “It's All About The Natural Light” for the flickr group "Macro Mondays".
HMM to You and have a nice week!
PS. I love to shoot in natural light to!!! But to stick the neck out is fun ;0)
DS.
#Macro Mondays
#It's All About The Natural Light
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"Call us 24/7: (502) 587-0603" (For those who can speak/hear and have a working phone). Per Spectrum (TWC, Charter) they do not offer nor have any information on TTY.
Sign in front says funded by Stock Yards Bank & Trust. Totally wiped out a natural area & migratory path.
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The Permittee, Co-permittee or his or her designee, is required to conduct inspections of all EPSC measures and perform any modifications, maintenance or repairs as necessary, every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of each storm event that produces 0.5 inches or more of precipitation. Records of these inspections must be kept on site at all times for review by the appropriate compliance enforcement agency. Records shall be kept on the Stormwater Construction Site Inspection Report with approved construction drawings, Site Disturbance Permit and Notice of Construction.. MSD has a network of Rain Gauges that can be queried to determine the amount of rain recorded for a particular section of the county.
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Inspection of land disturbing activities for compliance with the ordinance shall be the primary responsibility of MSD. In the course of their daily activities, other city and county inspectors may refer potential violations to MSD for follow-up and enforcement action.
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It is the intent of this Ordinance that negotiated compliance be pursued and secured whenever practicable and effective prior to alternative enforcement measures being invoked. A Notice of Violation (NOV) and Stop Work Order shall be issued under the following conditions:
The negotiated compliance process fails to produce the necessary corrective action;
A land disturbing activity has proceeded without an approved plan, issuance of a Site Disturbance Permit and proper Notice of Construction; or,
A violation is causing, or has the imminent ability to cause, adverse impacts or offsite degradation.
Civil fines can range up to $4000 per day per violation. Appeals of NOVs and civil fines must be made to MSD in writing within 7 days of receipt.
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The approved erosion prevention and sediment control (EPSC) plan shall be implemented prior to any land-disturbing activity on the construction site. Any modifications to the approved EPSC plan must be reviewed and approved by MSD's Private Development Review office. EPSC BMP's shall be installed per the plan and MSD Standards.
Detention basins, if applicable, shall be constructed first and shall perform as sediment basins during construction until the contributing drainage areas are seeded and stabilized.
Actions must be taken to minimize the tracking of mud and soil from construction areas onto public roadways. Soil tracked onto the roadway shall be removed daily.
Soil stockpiles shall be located away from streams, ponds, swales and catch basins. Stockpiles shall be seeded, mulched, and adequately contained through the use of silt fence.
All stream crossings must utilize low-water crossing structures per MSD Standard Drawing ER-02.
Sediment-laden groundwater encountered during trenching, boring, or other excavation activities shall be pumped to a sediment trapping device prior to being discharged into a stream, pond, swale, or catch basin.
Where construction or land disturbing activity will or has temporarily ceased on any portion of a site, temporary site stabilization measures shall be required as soon as practicable, but no later than 14 calendar days after the activity as ceased.
Site Disturbance Permit
Site Disturbance Permits are required for land disturbing activities subject to Type I and Type II reviews. The Type I review process applies to land disturbing activities subject to land use approval by the Louisville and Jefferson County Planning Commission, TRC, LD&T, Board of Zoning Adjustment or legislative body. Examples of land disturbing activities requiring Type I review are standard and innovative subdivisions, conditional use permits, general and detailed district developments and rezoning plans. Type II reviews are applicable to all land disturbing activities that do not require land use approval under the Development Code and include developments, demolition plans, site clearing, earth excavations or fills not performed with a specific project, and developments only needing a building permit to proceed to construction.
The Site Disturbance Permit process is described below:
The Application. An application must be completed and submitted with the plans for review and approval. The Permittee must sign the application declaring himself/herself as the person responsible for the land disturbing activity.
EPSC Plans. Type I projects on lands containing sensitive features require the submittal and approval of a EPSC Concept Plan along with, or as part of, the preliminary plan. Both Type I and Type II projects require the submittal and approval a EPSC Detailed Construction plan along with, or as part of, the normal construction drawings.
EPSC Detailed Construction Plan Checklist. A completed EPSC Detailed Construction Plan Checklist must be submitted for review and approval with the EPSC Detailed Construction plan.
Pre-construction site meetings. If required as a condition of EPSC Concept Plan approval or deemed necessary during the EPSC Detailed Construction plan approval process, a pre-construction site meeting shall be conducted prior to MSD final action on the EPSC Detailed Construction plan. MSD may also require a pre-construction site meeting as a condition of EPSC Detailed Construction plan approval and postpone such visit until Notice of Construction is received. The purpose of a pre-construction site meeting is to correct any inadequacies in the EPSC plan that are identified during the visit and to ensure that the Permittee, particularly the onsite contractor representative, understands the EPSC plan, and the self-inspection, maintenance and record keeping requirements.
Site Disturbance Bond. MSD may require a Site Disturbance performance bond, in addition to a lateral extension bond or a subdivision bond, in an amount sufficient to cover site stabilization costs should the site fall into default.
Notice of Construction. A Notice of Construction form must be filed with MSD upon approval of the EPSC Detailed Construction plan. The Notice must be received by MSD no less than 3 working days prior to construction activity initiation such that an inspector can be assigned and any applicable pre-construction meetings may be scheduled.
Issuance of a Site Disturbance Permit. Upon adequate completion of the above activities, as applicable, MSD will issue a Site Disturbance Permit. No land disturbing activities, including clearing, grubbing, or blasting, may occur on the site prior to this time. Doing so will result in an immediate issuance of a Notice of Violation with a civil fine and a Stop Work Order.
The process for the release of a Site Disturbance Permit is described below:
Final Stabilization. Final stabilization at the site must be achieved as follows:
all land disturbing activities at the site have been completed;
there are no areas of active erosion evident; and,
a permanent perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70% of the cover for the area has been established or the area has been seeded and interim measures (i.e., mulches or geotextiles) sufficient to prevent erosion from disturbed areas have been employed.
Letter of Completion. A Letter of Completion must be given to the appropriate MSD inspector upon completion of site construction and final stabilization. On this letter, the Permittee shall certify that construction, including final stabilization, is complete and in accordance with all approved EPSC plans.
Release of the Site Disturbance Permit. Once the results of the final MSD inspection signify compliance with the approved EPSC plans, including final stabilization, the site disturbance permit shall be terminated.
Release of the Site Disturbance Bond. One year after release of the site disturbance permit, the final inspection for the release of the Site Disturbance Bond may be conducted.
Ghiacciaio Presena, 3000m slm
Forse sarebbe stato più corretto titolare "quel che resta del ghiacciaio Presena". Dal 2008 vengono installati i teli geotessili in grado di proteggere la superficie ghiacciata dai potenti raggi solari. Ma servono ormai a poco, il cambiamento climatico e le elevate temperature stanno trasformando la vita del ghiacciaio Presena in una lenta agonia. Sul Presena fino al 2000 circa si praticava lo sci estivo.
Perhaps the title "what remains of the Presena glacier" would have been more correct. Since 2008, geotextile sheets have been installed to protect the frozen surface from the powerful sunlight. But they are of little use now, climate change and high temperatures are transforming life of Presena glacier into slow agony. Summer skiing was practiced on Presena until about 2000.
Having graded the formation, after excavating spent ballast, geotextile is laid out before ballast is placed on top. This membrane acts as a barrier to prevent fines from migrating up and reducing the ballast life.
making a dry creek bed in my garden.
This channels overflow from the 9000L rainwater tanks and away from fence and shed. Geotextile is laid under the channel so water seeps into soil all the way along.
Puppy, the dog flower sculpture by Jeff Koons is a permanent installation at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. It was in the year 1992 he was commissioned to create a piece for an art exhibition in Arolsen, Germany and the result was Puppy, a forty-three foot (12.4 m) tall topiary sculpture of a West Highland White Terrier puppy created in a variety of flowers on a steel substructure. Again in 1995 the sculpture was put up at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Sydney Harbour on a new, more permanent, stainless steel armature with an internal irrigation system. And it was in the year 1997 the piece was purchased by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and installed on the terrace outside the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain. Made of stainless steel, wood (at Arolsen only), soil, geotextile fabric, internal irrigation system, and live flowering plants, now considered the mascot of Bilbao it must be seen.
This image was taken in mid-November on the moorland on Deer Hill Moss near Meltham in the Peak District. It shows the new growth of grass on an area that had been bare peat only three months earlier. This grass will stabilise the soil, prevent further erosion and aid the re-introduction of further vegetation such as heather and bilberry. This recovery was brought about by the work carried out by the Moors for the Future Partnership. Read on to find out how... (you may need to click on "View XX more comments").
When the Leighton Buzzard Light Railway was first built there was a low curved embankment across the fields where the Planets Estate now stands. This didn't fit in with the developers plans and at their expense the the embankment was replaced with a shallow cutting and a new level crossing installed at Appenine Way. The work done was shoddy and the LBNGR discovered that they now had land drains from the old fields discharging into the cutting.
The track was lifted, the old filed drains were stopped up with clay and longitudinal drains installed and a geotextile mat laid. Then the ballast and track were replaced.
The Landrover seen in the distance was mine - a 1962 built Series 2A 2.2 diesel WPN675
The spring freshet is underway and has resulted in flooding and damage at more than 90 road sites in the Cariboo. We are working hard to quickly fix roadways that are damaged and to prevent damage in the future. For more information visit: www.tranbc.ca/current-travel-advisories
Bournemouth .With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore. Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the mid-year estimates for 2010 from the Office for National Statistics the town has a population of 168,100, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth. With Poole and Christchurch, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of about 400,000.
Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, becoming a recognised town in 1870. Historically part of Hampshire, it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974. Since 1997 the town has been administered by a unitary authority, meaning that it has autonomy from Dorset County Council. The local authority is Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England has made it a popular destination for tourists. The town is a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre and financial companies that include Liverpool Victoria and PruHealth.
Although Bournemouth is on the coast, the centre of the town lies inland - the commercial and civil heart of the town being the Square. From the Square the Upper and Lower Pleasure Gardens descend to the seafront and the pier. Areas within Bournemouth include Bear Cross, Boscombe, Kinson, Pokesdown, Westbourne and Winton. Traditionally a large retirement town, Bournemouth (mostly the Northbourne, Southbourne and Tuckton areas of Bournemouth together with the Wallisdown, and Talbot Village areas of Poole) has seen massive growth in recent years, especially through the growth of students attending Bournemouth University and the large number of language schools teaching English as a foreign language.
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile ( 153 km ) section of beautiful and largely un spoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record. Bournemouth sea front overlooks Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight. Bournemouth also has seven miles ( 11 km ) of sandy beaches that run from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks, in Poole, in the west.
Because of the coastal processes that operate in Poole Bay, the area is often used for surfing. An artificial reef was expected to be installed at Boscombe, in Bournemouth, by October 2008, using large sand-filled geotextile bags. However, this deadline was not met, and the construction was actually finished at the end of October 2009. The Boscombe Reef was constructed as part of the larger Boscombe Spa Village development. Bournemouth also has several chines ( e.g., Alum Chine ) that lead down to the beaches and form a very attractive feature of the area.
The Dorset and Hampshire region surrounding Bournemouth has been the site of human settlement for thousands of years. However, in 1800 the Bournemouth area was largely a remote and barren heathland. No one lived at the mouth of the Bourne River and the only regular visitors were a few fishermen, turf cutters and gangs of smugglers until the 16th century. During the Tudor period the area was used as a hunting estate, Stourfield Chase, but by the late 18th century only a few small parts of it were maintained, including several fields around the Bourne Stream and a cottage known as Decoy Pond House, which stood near where the Square is today.
With the exception of the estate, until 1802 most of the Bournemouth area was common land. The Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802 and the Inclosure Commissioners' Award of 1805 transferred hundreds of acres into private ownership for the first time. In 1809, the Tapps Arms public house appeared on the heath. A few years later, in 1812, the first residents, retired army officer Lewis Tregonwell and his wife, moved into their new home built on land he had purchased from Sir George Ivison Tapps. Tregonwell began developing his land for holiday letting by building a series of sea villas. In association with Tapps, he planted hundreds of pine trees, providing a sheltered walk to the beach ( later to become known as the ~ Invalids walk ). The town would ultimately grow up around its scattered pines. In 1832 when Tregonwell died, Bournemouth had grown into small community with a scattering of houses, villas and cottages.
Bournemouth Air Festival the place to be for this summer destination is considered to be the UK’s best aviation entertainment. Bournemouth will again be hosting incredible air displays, on the ground action and evening entertainment at the 10th Bournemouth Air Festival! Taking place from 31st August until the 3rd September 2017. Setting Bournemouth aside from other air shows, when the sun goes down, Nightly Air entertainment will light up the skies of the UK’s leading coastal holiday resort with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, great live music and military performances. It is a free to attend event, the Bournemouth Air Festival is so much more than an air show!
A Rail mounted Crane on Track laying duties, the White carpet they are laying the panels on was called "Terram" a geotextile membrane that stops the clay coming up through the Ballast. This was seen near Sway.
This Highway 1 four-laning project through the Village of Chase will improve safety and reliability for people travelling along this important corridor. The project includes: Widening 1.6 km of highway to four lanes through the Village of Chase including new grade-separated access, median and roadside barrier, active transportation and municipal infrastructure improvements.
Bournemouth .With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore. Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the mid-year estimates for 2010 from the Office for National Statistics the town has a population of 168,100, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth. With Poole and Christchurch, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of about 400,000.
Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, becoming a recognised town in 1870. Historically part of Hampshire, it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974. Since 1997 the town has been administered by a unitary authority, meaning that it has autonomy from Dorset County Council. The local authority is Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England has made it a popular destination for tourists. The town is a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre and financial companies that include Liverpool Victoria and PruHealth.
Although Bournemouth is on the coast, the centre of the town lies inland - the commercial and civil heart of the town being the Square. From the Square the Upper and Lower Pleasure Gardens descend to the seafront and the pier. Areas within Bournemouth include Bear Cross, Boscombe, Kinson, Pokesdown, Westbourne and Winton. Traditionally a large retirement town, Bournemouth (mostly the Northbourne, Southbourne and Tuckton areas of Bournemouth together with the Wallisdown, and Talbot Village areas of Poole) has seen massive growth in recent years, especially through the growth of students attending Bournemouth University and the large number of language schools teaching English as a foreign language.
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile ( 153 km ) section of beautiful and largely un spoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record. Bournemouth sea front overlooks Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight. Bournemouth also has seven miles ( 11 km ) of sandy beaches that run from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks, in Poole, in the west.
Because of the coastal processes that operate in Poole Bay, the area is often used for surfing. An artificial reef was expected to be installed at Boscombe, in Bournemouth, by October 2008, using large sand-filled geotextile bags. However, this deadline was not met, and the construction was actually finished at the end of October 2009. The Boscombe Reef was constructed as part of the larger Boscombe Spa Village development. Bournemouth also has several chines ( e.g., Alum Chine ) that lead down to the beaches and form a very attractive feature of the area.
The Dorset and Hampshire region surrounding Bournemouth has been the site of human settlement for thousands of years. However, in 1800 the Bournemouth area was largely a remote and barren heathland. No one lived at the mouth of the Bourne River and the only regular visitors were a few fishermen, turf cutters and gangs of smugglers until the 16th century. During the Tudor period the area was used as a hunting estate, Stourfield Chase, but by the late 18th century only a few small parts of it were maintained, including several fields around the Bourne Stream and a cottage known as Decoy Pond House, which stood near where the Square is today.
With the exception of the estate, until 1802 most of the Bournemouth area was common land. The Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802 and the Inclosure Commissioners' Award of 1805 transferred hundreds of acres into private ownership for the first time. In 1809, the Tapps Arms public house appeared on the heath. A few years later, in 1812, the first residents, retired army officer Lewis Tregonwell and his wife, moved into their new home built on land he had purchased from Sir George Ivison Tapps. Tregonwell began developing his land for holiday letting by building a series of sea villas. In association with Tapps, he planted hundreds of pine trees, providing a sheltered walk to the beach ( later to become known as the ~ Invalids walk ). The town would ultimately grow up around its scattered pines. In 1832 when Tregonwell died, Bournemouth had grown into small community with a scattering of houses, villas and cottages.
Bournemouth Air Festival the place to be for this summer destination is considered to be the UK’s best aviation entertainment. Bournemouth will again be hosting incredible air displays, on the ground action and evening entertainment at the 10th Bournemouth Air Festival! Taking place from 31st August until the 3rd September 2017. Setting Bournemouth aside from other air shows, when the sun goes down, Nightly Air entertainment will light up the skies of the UK’s leading coastal holiday resort with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, great live music and military performances. It is a free to attend event, the Bournemouth Air Festival is so much more than an air show!
Natural light means sunlight I guess… but then again sunlight has about a Kelvin of 5600 degrees on the noon, we hope that it is cloudless… Fluorescent lamp is about 2700K to 6500K –honestly how many of you do not do some lightroom or photoshop jobs afterwards on a pic(?), not to speak about the camera settings, how natural is the natural light then?!
This photo is made using a Led Lenser V2 flashlight and a lightbox, I made some year ago of a moving box. If you push a hard light through a white geotextile you will end up with a light that feels like sunlight. I think that light is equal natural as one created in lightroom, don’t you?… ;0)
This is my contribution to this week's theme “It's All About The Natural Light” for the flickr group "Macro Mondays".
HMM to You and have a nice week!
PS. I love to shoot in natural light to!!! But to stick the neck out is fun ;0)
DS.
#Macro Mondays
#It's All About The Natural Light
Filmed from the public footpath from a tear in the geotextile fabric (not made by me!) covering the fence around the site . I'd love to be a digger/mechanical shears operator
The Bournemouth Air Festival took place from the 30th August to 2nd September 2018. Voted best Tourism Event by Visit England and celebrating it’s 10th year, the Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest, best and free aviation festival! RAF Red Arrows displayed on ~ Thursday 30th August ~ Saturday 1st September.
Bournemouth .With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore. Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the mid-year estimates for 2010 from the Office for National Statistics the town has a population of 168,100, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth. With Poole and Christchurch, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of about 400,000.
Imax ~ built in 1998, Bournemouth Borough Council bought the waterfront building from long leaseholders Nilgosc for about £7 million in 2010. It will cost another £2 million to have it demolished. The authority had hoped to keep the structure, but to lower it by 25ft ( 8 mtr ) and turn it into an all-weather leisure centre or cultural attraction. John Beesley, leader of Bournemouth council, said demolition work would not begin until after the holiday season and it was hoped the work would be finished by summer 2013. The building opened as an Imax cinema in 2002 despite protests from residents against the plans.The building was demolished in 2013.
Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, becoming a recognised town in 1870. Historically part of Hampshire, it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974. Since 1997 the town has been administered by a unitary authority, meaning that it has autonomy from Dorset County Council. The local authority is Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England has made it a popular destination for tourists. The town is a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre and financial companies that include Liverpool Victoria and PruHealth.
Although Bournemouth is on the coast, the centre of the town lies inland - the commercial and civil heart of the town being the Square. From the Square the Upper and Lower Pleasure Gardens descend to the seafront and the pier. Areas within Bournemouth include Bear Cross, Boscombe, Kinson, Pokesdown, Westbourne and Winton. Traditionally a large retirement town, Bournemouth (mostly the Northbourne, Southbourne and Tuckton areas of Bournemouth together with the Wallisdown, and Talbot Village areas of Poole) has seen massive growth in recent years, especially through the growth of students attending Bournemouth University and the large number of language schools teaching English as a foreign language.
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile ( 153 km ) section of beautiful and largely un spoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record. Bournemouth sea front overlooks Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight. Bournemouth also has seven miles ( 11 km ) of sandy beaches that run from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks, in Poole, in the west.
Because of the coastal processes that operate in Poole Bay, the area is often used for surfing. An artificial reef was expected to be installed at Boscombe, in Bournemouth, by October 2008, using large sand-filled geotextile bags. However, this deadline was not met, and the construction was actually finished at the end of October 2009. The Boscombe Reef was constructed as part of the larger Boscombe Spa Village development. Bournemouth also has several chines ( e.g., Alum Chine ) that lead down to the beaches and form a very attractive feature of the area.
The Dorset and Hampshire region surrounding Bournemouth has been the site of human settlement for thousands of years. However, in 1800 the Bournemouth area was largely a remote and barren heathland. No one lived at the mouth of the Bourne River and the only regular visitors were a few fishermen, turf cutters and gangs of smugglers until the 16th century. During the Tudor period the area was used as a hunting estate, Stourfield Chase, but by the late 18th century only a few small parts of it were maintained, including several fields around the Bourne Stream and a cottage known as Decoy Pond House, which stood near where the Square is today.
With the exception of the estate, until 1802 most of the Bournemouth area was common land. The Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802 and the Inclosure Commissioners' Award of 1805 transferred hundreds of acres into private ownership for the first time. In 1809, the Tapps Arms public house appeared on the heath. A few years later, in 1812, the first residents, retired army officer Lewis Tregonwell and his wife, moved into their new home built on land he had purchased from Sir George Ivison Tapps. Tregonwell began developing his land for holiday letting by building a series of sea villas. In association with Tapps, he planted hundreds of pine trees, providing a sheltered walk to the beach ( later to become known as the ~ Invalids walk ). The town would ultimately grow up around its scattered pines. In 1832 when Tregonwell died, Bournemouth had grown into a small community with a scattering of houses, villas and cottages.