'It's like some people have declared war on trees?' Resident
The tree, which was also somewhat of a landmark and which provided shade for many persons, including many persons from the Dominican Republic who congregate there to seek day jobs or work for longer periods, was cut down on September 3, 2016.
It is not yet clear who ordered the tree cut down and why.
And today, September 13, 2016, a resident of the Virgin Islands, Antonia O’Neal, made a post on the BVI Community Board reminding that the two Samanea saman trees in front of Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall on Station Road are not only beautiful but are nearly a hundred years old.
“Road Town has some beautiful old trees and among the most beautiful are the two samans growing in front of the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall and the royal palms on the other side of the street. All of them are estimated to be almost 100 years old and were probably planted when the area was actually the government's Experimental Agricultural Station. (Just posting to give the history in case anyone is thinking of cutting them down.)”
Ms O’Neal’s post was favourably received by persons who said it was unimaginable that persons would think about cutting down those trees.
Karen Vella Freeman said: “Wow, we pass them everyday, who knew. Thank you. I don't think they will ever think of cutting them down. As you see we go around the one in front of the police station.”
Annie Muirhead commented: “Let's hope not! They are spectacular trees.”
Joanne Penney said: “Having lost the beautiful, very old Lignum Vitae trees in front of the original airport terminal when they were removed (unnecessarily) to build the new terminal - and many, many glorious friends since - it is wise to keep a sharp eye out and spread the alarm if one sees the imminent demise of our living, breathing, leafy friends. There are trees cut down quite frequently for no essential reason and/or with no consideration of an alternative approach. Thanks for posting this, Antonia.”
War on trees declared?
Ms O’Neal replied: “Yes, indeedy, Joanne. I was appalled at the mutilation of the ones along the road from Bobby's to ScotiaBank and then at the latest removal near the RT roundabout. And don't forget the samans once lined that whole road by the Briercliffe Hall. What a beautiful tree-lined avenue that would have been if they'd been left alone. It's almost like some people have declared war on trees.”
Richard Land noted: “I really cannot believe this is a consideration. They are monument in themselves and should be protected for the beauty and grace, history and biodiversity amongst their branches. I really hope this is a wind up or some sort of joke.”
Ms O'Neal then said she was posting just in case “anybody thinks of cutting them down. Several trees have been lost because nobody ever thought they'd be cut down and so never said anything about the need to preserve them. With these trees, at least, I'm trying to make sure people know why they should be preserved.”
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29 Responses to “'It's like some people have declared war on trees?' Resident”
Trees are the lifeline of the environment creating not only shade and housing for birds, they made oxygen, and filter air. (and if fruit trees were planted, children won't have to go to bed hungry!) They are stately and tell a history as much as a good building does. There are complete tree departments in many northern cities who do nothing but protect, trim and plant more trees. This is a travesty. And I dare say an opposite view of the other Pat-- this is how confusion starts.
There was a very large tree standing next to Myetts at Cane Garden Bay. One day at 12:05 p.m we heard a loud crash school children who were walking across that same path had to run for their lives. You see the tree that appeared to be healthy was rotten to the core inside. That tree was also a prized lank mark.
My suggestion is check those aged trees and replace them with young seedlings.
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