Stump in Time

Today our stump was sliced so that the rings will be easily seen in the new display. David Harriman from Colonial Woodcrafts near Kingsthorpe used his portable sawmill. The first slice exposed live termites so more slices were taken off until there was a smooth surface.

David Harriman and the portable sawmill.

Sawdust flying as the stump is cut.

Removing the slice.

The rings are very clear and will make a good display. We had the stump treated for the white ants. It is now covered with a tarp and must stay that way so Peacehaven's native bees don't go near it or they could poison their hive and wipe it out. The stump will stay covered for a fortnight. Then the surface will be sanded and sealed.

Keith from the Friends of Peacehaven sweeping the stump
to reveal the rings.

For more about Colonial Woodcrafts check out the 2011 Studio Safari brochure, click here.

For those of you who are wondering about the rose garden this is being relocated to a more suitable area in the park. At the moment the roses are being carefully tended by council staff until a new garden is ready.