Tree Barf

Introduction

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Tree Barf

Image: © Simon Johnston Taken: 4 Mar 2007

Wir Cooncil was in and aboot wir wood hacking lumps aff trees. This one appeared to be a little unsettled with its loss of appendage. Do trees get scared when they hear the sound of a chainsaw, I wonder? No it's not sweetcorn and lager. The sap/resin which poured from this tree was originally clear but something happened to it on the way to the ground to cause it to yellow and bubble up. It may be that the fluid has been colonized by bacteria or moulds. Or it could be that it is undergoing a chemical change on exposure to light and air. On the whole, however, it's nice to see the Council managing this small wood and the others nearby. Their efforts have been effective and the results are looking good.

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