Two Trees at the Town Hall

a 023 [dead tree]

The tree above, located in the exterior area of the Town Hall of Papagos-Holargos in Athens, had been providing its “services” to the people in the area for decades when, unfortunately, for some reason, it died. After serious consideration, the Council decided to have it removed.

Recently, a new, promising little tree was planted to replace the dead one.

 

The picture was taken in August 2004, a short time before the dead tree was removed.

 

 

803_9835 [olive tree]

 On the other hand, this olive tree - estimated to be about 300 years old - a few days ago was transplanted to the exterior area of the same Town Hall. It used to live somewhere in north Peloponnese (200 km away) but since it was hindering the extension of a new railway line in the area, it was decided to be removed and be offered as a gift to our Municipality where it could be transplanted!

 

Today, it is standing in its new home from where it reminds passers-by that technological progress and environment conservation are not mutually exclusive.

 

The picture was taken on March 27, 2022.

 

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