Jul 2, 2021
The iconic tree of Ulvenhout (Netherlands).
In 1989, many trees had to be cut due to the construction of highway A58, but one could be kept as it was situated precisely in between the carriages. Since then, the tree developed into an iconic site for many commuters. While the tree is popular among many, it also forms a hassle for the owners who are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the highway. So had the tree be equipped with a specially designed pipe system to have enough water and nutrients. Preserving the tree with the road widening, using technical gimmicks, would cost them an extra 3.5 million euros.
