Krefeld: Ahornbaum falls - surprise on the 72nd anniversary!

Krefeld: Ahornbaum falls - surprise on the 72nd anniversary!

In the Krefeld zoo, a tree had to be flap again, and the background of this decision are amazing. After the deforestation of a stalks that fell over 200 years old, which fell in September, it now hit a large maple tree. The tree, some of which affected by white rot, could no longer withstand the security requirements and was felled out of danger defense for humans and animals on October 1st.

At the work, the workers met with a fascinating discovery: a memorial sign that was reminiscent of the former director Janßen came to light. The sign proudly announced that the tree was planted on October 1, 1952 - exactly 72 years later it fell. "What a coincidence," said the NRW zoo about this unexpected find, which reflects both the history of the tree and the grief of the visitors who mourn the loss of another old tree in the zoo. Details can be found in an article on www.derwesten.de .