Perhaps the most painful change the Library staff has felt so far in the expansion process is the loss of the trees. It might have been less traumatic if the trees had already lost their fall glory. But the leaf change was late this year, and well into November colors were vibrant. We mourned as the trees were removed, all too large to replant elsewhere. The oldest trees, those in the area we've cleared for additional parking, were at the end of their natural life. Many of them were already dying. However, they had to go now so we could clear the land.
We'll plant new trees, young and limber. We have been planning for that from the beginning. But for now, we mourn the loss.
2 comments:
Hi Irene,
I share your pain on the loss of the trees. They were in full glory, late in the season. They were quite big and majestic too. I would and I'm sure many citizens of the town too would be more than happy to help plant new trees around the library. It would be great to have a "tree planting day" in the Spring. Just a thought.
-Sri Alathur
Thank you. I think that is a great idea. We do not expect to complete the expansion until late 2008, so spring of 2009 should be our target.
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