happythoughts 0 #1 September 13, 2007 click here QuoteAs a symbol of a council's green credentials, a tree, no doubt, seemed the natural choice. But plans approved for a 21 ft tall metal sculpture version, surrounded by floodlights in cleared woodland... Ummm... what? A metal tree is a symbol of nature? They are clearing the real trees to make room? And the carbon footprint of floodlights? Is someone a little unclear on the concept? QuoteThe creation, called Tree Stories, is part of a £12 million "Greening for Growth" initiative to improve the environment of Stoke-on-Trent. Ahhh... This is a $350,000 pound project. Now I understand. The enlightened (and soon to be wealthy) environmentalist/scuptor. This is part of the "initiative to improve the environment". I guess "more trees" could mean "more metal trees". QuoteWith eight 26 ft high lights and 30 floor lights... It will reflect light, just like a real tree. The reason for the lights? QuoteA spokesman for the council said the extensive lighting was necessary to ensure visitors to the park did not walk into the sculpture. ...the 21 foot metal one. Walk into the one that reflects. Now, have people been walking into the non-reflecting regular variety? Perhaps this is a recurring issue. QuoteIn all, 20 trees will be removed to make way for Tree Stories. The council said it planned to plant more elsewhere in the park. ...and let's not forget the metal one. Why not more environmentally friendly metal ones? (American history sub-reference follows) Perhaps someone needs to throw a little tea into the local harbor. Whoever thought this was a good idea should be fired immediately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 September 13, 2007 Quote click here Quote As a symbol of a council's green credentials, a tree, no doubt, seemed the natural choice. But plans approved for a 21 ft tall metal sculpture version, surrounded by floodlights in cleared woodland... Ummm... what? A metal tree is a symbol of nature? They are clearing the real trees to make room? And the carbon footprint of floodlights? Is someone a little unclear on the concept? Quote The creation, called Tree Stories, is part of a £12 million "Greening for Growth" initiative to improve the environment of Stoke-on-Trent. Ahhh... This is a $350,000 pound project. Now I understand. The enlightened (and soon to be wealthy) environmentalist/scuptor. This is part of the "initiative to improve the environment". I guess "more trees" could mean "more metal trees". Quote With eight 26 ft high lights and 30 floor lights... It will reflect light, just like a real tree. The reason for the lights? Quote A spokesman for the council said the extensive lighting was necessary to ensure visitors to the park did not walk into the sculpture. ...the 21 foot metal one. Walk into the one that reflects. Now, have people been walking into the non-reflecting regular variety? Perhaps this is a recurring issue. Quote In all, 20 trees will be removed to make way for Tree Stories. The council said it planned to plant more elsewhere in the park. ...and let's not forget the metal one. Why not more environmentally friendly metal ones? (American history sub-reference follows) Perhaps someone needs to throw a little tea into the local harbor. Whoever thought this was a good idea should be fired immediately. Well, it just makes more sense - to the tree huggers - I think - it has to right?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #3 September 13, 2007 Darwin was wrong ..."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 September 13, 2007 You said it! Ummm... what? I don't think, we're dealing with rocket scientists here. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
