In 2010, Clément Bucco-Lechat captured a striking image of a tree in Hong Kong whose roots had grown over paving stones and seemed to follow the patterns that the pavers were laid in. The photo is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of nature, even in the midst of urban development. The tree in the photograph is a banyan tree, which is a common sight in Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Tree in Hong Kong with Roots That Follow Pavement Patterns
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Capturing the Majesty of the World’s Second-Largest Tree: Stunning Image of ‘The President’
In a stunning image captured by photographer Beth Moon, the President, the world's second-largest known tree, has been immortalized. The photograph of this majestic tree, which is located in the Sequoia National Park in California, captures its grandeur in all its glory. The President is a giant sequoia tree that stands at an incredible height of 247 feet, with a trunk … [Read more...] about Capturing the Majesty of the World’s Second-Largest Tree: Stunning Image of ‘The President’
The Incredible Story of the Girl Who Spent 738 Days Living in a Redwood Tree
Julia Butterfly Hill, American environmental activist, lived in a giant 1500-year-old redwood tree named Luna for 738 days to protest logging actions of the Pacific Lumber company. She lived in the tree from December 10, 1997 to December 1999, only terminating her revolutionary action when an agreement was made with Pacific Lumber Company to spare the tree and a 200 foot … [Read more...] about The Incredible Story of the Girl Who Spent 738 Days Living in a Redwood Tree
Postman finds dangerous dog tied to tree – teaches cruel owner valuable lesson
The vast majority of mail carriers/ delivery men deserve respect for their work; irrespective of the weather conditions outside, they battle on day after day to ensure we our post. Some also have hearts of gold, as proven by a recent story that’s narrative tells of one mail carrier’s experience with a particular dog that everyone believed to be “dangerous”. That mail … [Read more...] about Postman finds dangerous dog tied to tree – teaches cruel owner valuable lesson
A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree on the Greek Island of Crete Still Produces Olives Today
On the island of Crete, in the village of Vouves, stands an olive tree estimated to be 3,000 years old. Hearty and resilient, “the Olive Tree of Vouves” still bears fruit today. Because, yes, olives are apparently considered a fruit. Archaeologist Ticia Verveer posted a picture of the tree on Twitter earlier this week and noted: It “stood here when Rome burned in AD64, and … [Read more...] about A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree on the Greek Island of Crete Still Produces Olives Today