Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:50 pm
Jenny,
Yes it is a good idea. Some films are being produced. For example the is a "Vanishing Hemlock" documentary that is being produced by Back 40 Films and the Southern Documentary Fund. http://www.thevanishinghemlock.com/
Still it is frustrating that there is great effort being spent to fight relatively minor infestations that are not a threat to the existence of any tree species, while threats that may wipe out entire species of trees are simply being ignored, being given only cursory consideration in treatment efforts, or deliberately being allowed to die. An enormously long list could be made of trees and their related ecosystems under threat by invasive insects, fungal pests and diseases, development and habitat loss, global warming, and pollution.
The catch of course is in obtaining funding for the film efforts. I don't know where to start on that effort.
Ed
Yes it is a good idea. Some films are being produced. For example the is a "Vanishing Hemlock" documentary that is being produced by Back 40 Films and the Southern Documentary Fund. http://www.thevanishinghemlock.com/
Still it is frustrating that there is great effort being spent to fight relatively minor infestations that are not a threat to the existence of any tree species, while threats that may wipe out entire species of trees are simply being ignored, being given only cursory consideration in treatment efforts, or deliberately being allowed to die. An enormously long list could be made of trees and their related ecosystems under threat by invasive insects, fungal pests and diseases, development and habitat loss, global warming, and pollution.
The catch of course is in obtaining funding for the film efforts. I don't know where to start on that effort.
Ed