BOTANICAL HILL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 15 June 1925, Page 4

BOTANICAL HILL

iTo • tie Editor l S' 1 ') —I "'as pleased to note one of your correspondents made reference to tlie delightful shade from the pine trees on the Botanical Hill. One has only to take a walk up during the warmer months to appreciate the value of these tine trees in the matter of shade. There are tlie lower slopes and the gullies on the north and south side which could be planted with “natives”—the gullies are particularly- adapted for this planting, and the native trees that are still there (by accident) are strong and healthy. This portion, on account of tlie configuration, would look really fine, especially- in contrast to the darker green of tlie pine trees, which also show out so well against the surrounding hills of golden yellow even in the winter season. I hope the matter of destroying these trees will not be looked upon lightly By our City- Council, and would suggest that any activities in the matter of planting with natives be at the present, at any- rate, confined to the vacant spaces which are so well adapted to this planting. The improvements of paths and an extra scat or two would add to the comfort of those making the isrent. I am, etc., DOUBLE GREEN.