01 MAY 2012 by TGAW
The Celebrity of Big Trees
"Being able to reach out and touch the biggest tree of that species in the country is like shaking hands with a movie star or famous athlete"Folksonomies: trees
Folksonomies: trees
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notesLove this quote about touching the biggest specimen of a tree species
28 AUG 2011 by ideonexus
Looking to Phyllotaxis for Insights for Solar Cell Arrang...
My investigation asked the question of whether there is a secret formula in tree design and whether the purpose of the spiral pattern is to collect sunlight better. After doing research, I put together test tools, experiments and design models to investigate how trees collect sunlight. At the end of my research project, I put the pieces of this natural puzzle together, and I discovered the answer. But the best part was that I discovered a new way to increase the efficiency of solar panels at ... 1 notes
notesDescription of an investigation into the arrangement of leaves on trees as they relate to the Fibonacci sequence. Includes a great, brief explanation of Phi and phyllotaxis.
10 JAN 2011 by TGAW
Sarajevo and the Importance of Trees
Do whatever you can to stop the killing, to bring about peace, and then bring us trees.Folksonomies: trees
Folksonomies: trees
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notesIn 1992, the city of Sarajevo had 26,111 trees. Three years of war later, only 6,117 remained. Kemal Kurspahic, the editor in chief of a Sarajevo newspaper, articulated the importance of trees in the city. His first wish was for peace. The second thing on his list-- trees.
03 JAN 2011 by TGAW
Beauty of Trees As They Whiz By In Transit
The power to recognize trees at a glance without examining their leaves or flowers or fruit as they are seen, for example, from the car-window during a railroad journey, can only be acquired by studying them as they grow under all possible conditions over wide areas of territory. Such an attainment may not have much practical value, but once acquired it gives to the possessor a good deal of pleasure which is denied to less fortunate travelers.Folksonomies: trees
Folksonomies: trees
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notesCharles Sprague Sargent (1841-1927) points out that once you know trees, even seeing them whiz by on a railroad journey can bring great pleasure to a traveler.
