Large Tree Falls at More Mesa
By an edhat reader
A friend of mine took photos following the Christmas Day wind and rainstorm. This one was of the iconic tree near the beach access at More Mesa. The winds took it down on Christmas night.
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Dec 30, 2021 12:15 PMIts a Eucalyptus tree! They fall a lot! They have a very shallow root system. They are not native but our county has tons of them (from Australia).
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Dec 30, 2021 11:48 AMDid it make a sound?
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Dec 30, 2021 11:26 AMAt least it fell on to the land side.
And now it can be a bigger play toy for kids.
Or animals.
It may even live in new form.
If not , it should make a great bond fire when dried out.
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Dec 30, 2021 10:20 AMIt appears to be dead. Or was it deciduous?
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Dec 30, 2021 09:58 AMSorry ,but that tree looks pretty much toast.
The conversation would have been different if someone was hurt/killed by a DEAD tree falling.
Leave it where it is and now it can be used by 4 legged critters.
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Dec 30, 2021 05:08 AMWhat is scoop on getting more trees in the ground for future wind and erosion control. Native or at least ecosystem compatible. And how far back is the right amount? Will anyone tend the trees while they are getting established? How many years is that? We have the good fortune of this open space along our coast. We could / should be planting the iconic scene for the next several generations - yes?
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Dec 30, 2021 07:09 AMWe should be cutting "fire breaks" for everyone.
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Dec 29, 2021 01:15 PMI care! It's a great and iconic spot...My kids have played and swung on that dozens of times...thanks for sharing!
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Dec 29, 2021 01:06 PMWhy would anyone possibly care? It's a big plant for crying out loud.
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Dec 30, 2021 12:27 PM@KOHN, I care! But I'm happy this tree can now be habitat on the ground for wildlife, insects and the soil. You should care too.
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Dec 30, 2021 05:48 AMCares nothing about plant life, denies global warming ... perhaps he's never been outdoors.
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Dec 29, 2021 10:10 PMKohn - I'll bet you're an old arboriculturist at heart aren't you?
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Dec 29, 2021 08:31 PMThat makes me sad. My family and I have enjoyed that tree for decades.
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Dec 29, 2021 03:22 PMKohn1, I could explain but based on your comment it would be a waste of my time. Onward and upward.....
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Dec 29, 2021 01:10 PMThat's the cool thing about life, we each get to decide what to care about, and we all choose different things! How lucky we are. Happy new year, KOHN.