slntkilla
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A lot of people talk like they're cutting down the entire woods, when in reality it's not even half of the trees. Just build the damn thing
A lot of people talk like they're cutting down the entire woods, when in reality it's not even half of the trees. Just build the damn thing
Two words. WAR EAGLE!
Come on guys, I have to hear this shit every day.... I come to these boards to get away from it. LOL
I know, right? Never thought I'd have to say that here... I'll try to restrain myself in future. No promises. It's in the blood.
But something we can all agree on... GO HOKIES!!!
It's already too big a controversy to cut down the trees. We don't need bad publicity in trying to build a practice facility. I think we could really spin it to be positive if we can find a better place to build, which would help our reputation as a green campus.
You're probably correct, but I hate to be held hostage by some professor who just figured out a relatively genius way to protect a patch of woods on the VT campus.
It defies all kinds of reason that this particular patch of trees is as rare as he's saying, but it is what it is.
I'm sure the trees are old, but there must be lots of old trees in SW Virginia.
At a certain point, however, you have to realize that there is only so much room on the campus, and cutting 1/4 of that forest really isn't going to make that much difference.
This was a good PR move by the good professor, so bravo to him.
I'd be surprised if the administration didn't accommodate him at this point.
Virginia Tech actually has imminent domain over downtown Blacksburg as far as expansion goes. And old growth forests are pretty rare...most of SWVA has been logged at some point, and the trees you see are 2nd and 3rd growth generations. Not trying to make a case for or against either side, just stating some things I know.
At a certain point, however, you have to realize that there is only so much room on the campus, and cutting 1/4 of that forest really isn't going to make that much difference.
This was a good PR move by the good professor, so bravo to him.
I'd be surprised if the administration didn't accommodate him at this point.
One tree in the immediate footprint of the stadium is at least 276 years old and estimated to be 346 years old. Another tree in the footprint is at least 200 years old and estimated to be 300 years old.old growth timber is rare but not particularly rare around blacksburg, there are much larger patches near mountain lake and in craig county (prob others places).
A question id like to hear answered is, In the area that will be affected by the practice facility how many of those trees are truly old? Could it be built in a way that only impacted some of the younger trees? Maybe the athletic department could offer to clean and maintain the area and possibly build some nice trails so that people can enjoy "the forest". Honestly i think the best spot for the practice facility is adjacent to the practive field, if that means cutting down a few trees then so be it, but i feel like their has to be an answer that makes everyone happy.
A question id like to hear answered is, In the area that will be affected by the practice facility how many of those trees are truly old?
According to this article, the project would affect 6-8 of the 26 great white oaks.
Virginia Tech sports facility plan in Stadium Woods draws opposition - The Washington Post
Plus an additional 130 trees. After reading that article and finding out the school designated the woods as a green space in 2006, I am even more against the idea of building a facility there. They clearly understand how important those trees are, but are clearly disregarding that because of football. Letting football take precedence over the rest of the community is not going to look good.
for what, exactly, are these trees important? Are they going to give someone something to study that they otherwise wouldn't be able to study? Are those studies expected to be groundbreaking in some useful way? I haven't heard anybody address exactly how these trees are important. Fascinating (to a few select people). Historical. But important? Let's be specific here... How?