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31-Jul-2023	Tim Betts

Yet another tree bites the dust

This is an all-too-frequent occurrence on Capitol Hill, whose streets are lined with a large number of very old trees. I don’t know how this particular incident happened, but a few weeks ago when walking home I encountered a homeowner with an enormous branch in his yard. He said it had suddenly ripped off the tree in the treebox (on the sidewalk) in the absence of any wind or stormy weather.

Driving around New South Wales, posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh		03-Oct-2023 17:40
Oh...this is sad to see... V

Don Mottershead		03-Oct-2023 00:30
Yikes. It happens. I've heard a big branch come down on a calm day in one of our forests.

Carl Carbone		02-Oct-2023 13:40
That's sad to see.

laine		02-Oct-2023 06:24
A sad sight...and a costly one for the home owner too.

Julie Oldfield		02-Oct-2023 01:37
It looks like a bright and cheery neighborhood despite the tree. The tree sounds dangerous especially if it lands on someone. V

larose forest photos		02-Oct-2023 01:12
That is sad to see. Sometimes trees are weakened by previous storms and high winds but manage to hang on awhile before suddenly splitting/falling. It can appear as if the tree branch has just broken for no reason. Of course, the latter may be what happened here. If removed, I hope they plant another of good size. V

Ursula Miller		01-Oct-2023 16:18
A bad situation! Hopefully the damages on the house aren’t too bad! V

janescottcumming		01-Oct-2023 14:21
Thank goodness the house doesn't look badly damaged. Good documentary shot. V

pkocinski		01-Oct-2023 12:34
Looks like the center is a bit rotted.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		01-Oct-2023 12:22
Beautiful capture of this tree, looks dangerous.

Hennie & Lies Lammers		01-Oct-2023 07:40
Beautiful photo of this river broken/fallen old tree.

Charlene Ambrose		01-Oct-2023 07:02
Nice shot of the scene. Could have been much worse if it fell on the car or house.

Dennis Hoyne		01-Oct-2023 03:55
This is an unfortunate occurrence, usually there is tell tale signs that this might happen.

Pierre Martin		01-Oct-2023 02:05
at least the house as no damage, great picture!

Hank Vander Velde		01-Oct-2023 00:13
Nice shot of this broken/fallen old tree. Perhaps it is time to replace all old and potentially dangerous trees with new ones.

hayl		30-Sep-2023 20:29
Hopefully the city will plant a young one in its place.

Tom Munson		30-Sep-2023 17:08
That's too bad.

globalgadabout		30-Sep-2023 16:27
trees have natural cycles, and those growing in the city face additional stresses...pity when the scene changes, yet inevitable..

Jola Dziubinska		30-Sep-2023 16:18
It was quite tall and elegant, pity it broke. Very nice capture. V.

joseantonio		30-Sep-2023 15:44
must be dangerious to walk there when this happens.V.