The top 2 pictures show tender green branches sprouting from forest fire
burned Cork Oak trees in the South of France... These oaks rarely burn
entirely. The thick cork bark serves as a natural fire retardant. It can be quite amazing to see these trees recover, often within less than a year. Maybe the Cork Oak should be considered for regions which are plagued by frequent
forest fires. If we can't prevent reoccurring arson and/or natural desasters,
we might as well plant a hardy tree... Top right image is available as an
Open End fine art print (Hope is Green) at W.P.W's online gallery.
The somewhat out of context bottom photograph is of enormous
Banyan Strangler growth covering the walls of the old Spreckels
Sugar Mill ruin on the Island of Maui.
burned Cork Oak trees in the South of France... These oaks rarely burn
entirely. The thick cork bark serves as a natural fire retardant. It can be quite amazing to see these trees recover, often within less than a year. Maybe the Cork Oak should be considered for regions which are plagued by frequent
forest fires. If we can't prevent reoccurring arson and/or natural desasters,
we might as well plant a hardy tree... Top right image is available as an
Open End fine art print (Hope is Green) at W.P.W's online gallery.
The somewhat out of context bottom photograph is of enormous
Banyan Strangler growth covering the walls of the old Spreckels
Sugar Mill ruin on the Island of Maui.
