Woody the Tree Spirit Traditional Cache

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onecrazycanadian: Hi,

This cache has been disabled for an extended period of time. Due to the lack of response toward the needed maintenance since our last contact, I am archiving the cache. If you do happen to complete the maintenance required and wish to activate the cache again just let me know and I will consider unarchiving it once the issue is resolved.

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Hidden : 3/6/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: not chosen (not chosen)

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In 2003, Walter Mirosh and Robert Leclaire of Les Gens de Bois Woodcarving Club, learned of Save Our Seine's (SOS's) effort to preserve the Bois-des-esprits and wanted to get involved. The idea occurred to them to carve a "tree spirit" in the forest. Dave Venema, a volunteer river-keeper and SOS Board member found a carving prospect, a 75 foot elm tree slated for removal due to Dutch Elm Disease (DED).

The trunk had to be cut to a manageable 10 foot height and all infected bark removed by hand to avoid the spread of DED. In over two years, Les Gen de Bois have carved two tree spirits in the ancient elm, once destined to become a lost stump. Today, hundreds of visitors trek through the Bois-des-esprits to see this totem, a unique partnership of art and nature.

Type of wood carving: Chainsaw, grinder, chisel & carving tools

Artist's Name: Walter Mirosh and Robert Leclaire

Approximate size/height: 10 feet

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