Do Trees Tell Tales? - Ada Tree, Australia - Holy Thorn, England

Such wonderful stories about trees. I'm so glad that they no longer cut them in half, but instead, preserve them. I never knew that there were trees that were 300 years old. And I loved the story of Joseph of Arimathea and the tree that emanated from his staff. Thank you for showing me that so many beautiful legends are associated with trees.

It is a pity that humans are chopping down big good trees

Sad stories of the destruction of two trees travmaj - what goes through the mind of people who want to destroy such historic and amazing living things? And often for no reason other than sheer vandalism it seems.

But good to hear the story of the Ada Tree. Every effort should be made to save such trees for the enjoyment of people for generations to come. Saving them makes the world a better place.

Wow I'm so glad to have read your great post on big trees. I have a very special memory about visits to our 800 year old Big Tree in Knysna - Eastern Cape. I have posted an hub titled: The Spirit of Tsitsikamma forest

An interesting hub, I knew about the story of Joseph of Arimathea thrusting his staff into Wearyall Hill which grew into a Hawthorne tree, but I didn't realized that the tree had been vandalized, how sad! The ada tree looks amazing, I'd love to see one of the 2000 years old American redwood. If only trees could talk. A wonderful and informative read.

That's great thanks Maj. If your other piece doesn't get mentioned on my hub,then let me know. Ann

Have just come back to this and realised it's the one connected to my hub, so I'm taking the link to add as I promised. If you have another, let me know.

Ann

It's so sad when trees are hacked down for no good reason. Trees like the Ada are such majestic things. I've been in the south of Western Australia and seen the Tingle Trees near Denmark; they are amazing.

I live close to Glastonbury and know all the spots you mention and show in your photos. It's a great walk up to the Tor as you attain a wonderful panoramic view.

Great hub. Ann

Maj, this is a wonderful hub -- of course, you know I would love it because it is about trees, but, also it is a very well done article and nice formatting. I wrote about Glastonbury, the Tor, the hole thorn and the legends, a long time ago -- I remember how enthused I was about the Glastonbury area and all the legends. Thank you for writing this hub, I enjoyed reading it and experiencing the awe of it again.

That Ada tree is so huge. The beauty of nature is so amazing. Humans have mowed down so many trees. In some areas, there are no trees, no nature and it is a shame.

I have heard of that thorn tree being relative to the King Arthur Legends. I have a bubble post about that on Bubblews.

I’m so glad that Mr Marschalek was able to save the Ada Tree. Your photo shows that it is astounding. Our trees are not only precious resources, but they are old souls that should not be attacked, not even out of ignorance. We did lose most of our redwoods in the USA to this. It became fashionable to clad mid-century modern homes in redwood siding, so we lost many to home builders.

It is such a shame about the killing of the Glastonbury thorn. I agree with you that this is a part of the war between good and evil. Voted up+++

Thank you for writing such an interesting and informative hub. Where would we be without trees? One of my favourites is the stand of Antarctic Beeches in the Gold Coast Hinterland. I wrote a hub about them, 'Antarctic Beeches, Springbrook National Park'. Have you been there? It's well worth a visit.

The nonsensical destruction by men never ceases to appall me. I love trees of all kinds in an almost mystical way. I have seen the General Sherman tree and it is magnificent. Your Ada tree must be impressive. The nut who destroyed the thorn tree should be strung up from one. Great hub!

I love trees. Thank God for people like Mr Marschalek and the others who prevented the logging industry from destroying the majestic Ada Tree.

Voted up +++ and sharing

I will never understand these acts of vandalism especially against a tree that has stood for centuries. It is an awesome story though that the villagers kept cuttings of the tree so it will continue to survive despite the vandals. Good will always win over evil.

Awesome hub Maj. Thank you for this inetresting read and facts of the Ada tree.

Some interesting facts here - and I love the picture of the Ada Tree. Must try to visit it some time. Here's hoping the Thorn Tree continues to outlive vandals' attempts to destroy it. Fortunately it looks as though British forethought has won out afterall! Regards, Kay.

A fascinating read Maj...good to know that the Ada tree is now protected, what an awesome tree that is!...and what a shameful act of vandalism that was at Glastonbury. I love your hubs Maj, such diverse subjects, and presented wonderfully well. Here's hoping that Spring arrives very soon for you....best wishes from The Valley :-))

Hi maj, interesting history of the Ada tree, and yes that Glastonbury Thorn! I was so mad when I heard this, as you said, it was back in Cromwells time when it last happened, but these days yobs just have no respect for anything, thank goodness they took cuttings and have planted it again in different locations, just goes to show the sign of the times, sadly.

Trees have seen a lot more and would have many stories! Thanks, Travmaj!

It is very sad when trees are cut down without a thought. AM happy that the Ada tree is still alive. Hope to visit Australia someday. A great hub, voted up.

Trees are one of nature's greatest hallmarks, and the ones photographed here are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Wonderful tales about trees I haven't known before. The Ada tree is a really gigantic tree. It's so sad and cruel to destroy such beauties of nature. Very beautiful hub!

Wonderful Hub, and makes me incredibly sad that we have lost so much when we lose trees of this age and size, and significance. How can human beings be so vicious and destructive? I mean, what is it that would make someone say, "wow, isn't that a gorgeous tree. Let's chop it down?' I just don't begin to understand this mentality.

What a wonderful hub; well presented .written and interesting.

Voting up for sure.

Eddy.

It's lovely to hear that at last some of our wonderful old trees are being preserved. The bush seems to recede every year and it's so sad to think that one day our grandchildren may never have the joy of walking through virgin bush and enjoying our natural surrounding as God made it.

It's so nice to see you back in action my friend and this wonderful hub presentation has you returning to your spectacular form in which I have become accustomed to .... with a lovely story about a tree I never knew existed. Always a learning experience when I am lucky enough to arrive on your cherished hub scene to visit my friend and enjoy your latest offering too. I will madly and gladly link and post your new work to my FB page for all to see and read and also send you 3 big Canadian hugs from Colin, Little Miss Tiffy and Mister Gabriel at lake erie time ontario canada 4:38am

Hi Maj.

Great to see another hub from you. This is very interesting and I can´t believe how huge the Ada tree is, you wouldn´t want one of those springing up in your back garden for sure LOL.

Bloody vandals, shame the tree they could have been hung up on was the one they cut down ;)

It´s just amazing the hold tree´s have on non vandals. I was landlady in a pub in Bognor Regis when the hurricane hit the UK and in particular the south coast in 1986 or 87, can´t remember precisely the year now. many many trees were destroyed, just simply ripped up by the roots. I remember my dear hearty and I taking a day off a week after the hurricane and we went for a drive out into the countryside and saw a whole hillside of pine trees destroyed, it looked like a giant box of matches had been spilled on the hillside. It became obvious to us that many of our customers were really upset by the loss of all those trees, a park nearby had been badly hit too and trees of a great age had also been blown down in the storm, we had a charity box and held special events in the pub and collected quite a bit of money which we donated to the forestry fund to help with replanting.

Tree´s are important to us all, and shame on those low life´s who cut down a tree which meant so much to so many.

Very nice hub, Travmaj! It's a real pity when old trees are cut; they hold so much history in them. When you think of it those trees have been witness to a lot of things over those long years and centuries.

In the 1980s, our family visited the Cathedral Grove (an ancient Douglas fir ecosystem) on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.The biggest trees are about 800 years old and measure 75 m in height and 9 m in circumference. I liked the idea of showing nature to our children; I think it's an investment in the future to have children aware of the treasures that nature can offer!