What a truly magnificent tree! Is it from the same generation as that great UCC redwood, you showed us in May? With our warming and fires out here on the west coast of the U.S., it is gladdening to know Ireland hosts a good number of them, where congenial conditions exist. I think it a wonderful idea to put viewing benches at a suitable distance from such great trees, where thoughtful visitors can just regard the trees in all kinds of weather and light.. the inherent wonderfulness seeps into the perception of even the most crass if they but give time to being still.
I think this one may be slightly younger - it’s not as tall, but otherwise, definitely nineteenth century. Redwoods arrived here around 1853. The species does well throughout Ireland and Britain and so perhaps we could regard these islands as refugia for the species in case the great Californian forests need replenishing!
Walking distance from my house are around 100 or so Giant Redwoods, of about 140 years old, many of them in a huge avenue, the rest spread across many acres of woodland. They are in Havering Country Park, which was landscaped by the Macintosh family who planted the avenue of Redwoods leading to their mansion. The mansion fell into disrepair and, sadly, was demolished in 1925. However, their lasting legacy has been this wonderful collection of trees.
Yes, I agree the valiant Californian tree are endangered they cannot move northwards as fast as warming temperatures requires. The Grove forest at Birr Castle seems a really good initiative and I hope to sponsor a tree there.
What a truly magnificent tree! Is it from the same generation as that great UCC redwood, you showed us in May? With our warming and fires out here on the west coast of the U.S., it is gladdening to know Ireland hosts a good number of them, where congenial conditions exist. I think it a wonderful idea to put viewing benches at a suitable distance from such great trees, where thoughtful visitors can just regard the trees in all kinds of weather and light.. the inherent wonderfulness seeps into the perception of even the most crass if they but give time to being still.
I think this one may be slightly younger - it’s not as tall, but otherwise, definitely nineteenth century. Redwoods arrived here around 1853. The species does well throughout Ireland and Britain and so perhaps we could regard these islands as refugia for the species in case the great Californian forests need replenishing!
Walking distance from my house are around 100 or so Giant Redwoods, of about 140 years old, many of them in a huge avenue, the rest spread across many acres of woodland. They are in Havering Country Park, which was landscaped by the Macintosh family who planted the avenue of Redwoods leading to their mansion. The mansion fell into disrepair and, sadly, was demolished in 1925. However, their lasting legacy has been this wonderful collection of trees.
I have heard of these, one day I must make it out to Havering to see them. They sound very impressive!
Yes, I agree the valiant Californian tree are endangered they cannot move northwards as fast as warming temperatures requires. The Grove forest at Birr Castle seems a really good initiative and I hope to sponsor a tree there.