Plant a tree and let North Cyprus fight global warming

sydney



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Message Posted:
23/06/2007 09:55

We all know the summer is here and the heat is intensifying. But lately, the seasons have altered forcefully due to the factor of "Global Warming". So as Cypriots and foreigners settled here in North Cyprus, we have to do the best we can to contribute for the betterment of environment. And the best gift to do that, i personally think, is planting more trees in around where we live. The benefits are plenty and are listed below:



Trees alter the environment in which we live by moderating climate, improving air quality, conserving water, and harbouring wildlife. Climate control is obtained by moderating the effects of sun, wind, and rain. Radiant energy from the sun is absorbed or deflected by leaves on deciduous trees in the summer and is only filtered by branches of deciduous trees in winter. We are cooler when we stand in the shade of trees and are not exposed to direct sunlight. In winter, we value the sun’s radiant energy. Therefore, we should plant only small or deciduous trees on the south side of homes.

Wind speed and direction can be affected by trees. The more compact the foliage on the tree or group of trees, the greater the influence of the windbreak. The downward fall of rain, sleet, and hail is initially absorbed or deflected by trees, which provides some protection for people, pets, and buildings. Trees intercept water, store some of it, and reduce storm runoff and the possibility of flooding.

Dew and frost are less common under trees because less radiant energy is released from the soil in those areas at night.

Temperature in the vicinity of trees is cooler than that away from trees. The larger the tree, the greater the cooling. By using trees in the cities, we are able to moderate the heat-island effect caused by pavement and buildings in commercial areas.

Air quality can be improved through the use of trees, shrubs, and turf. Leaves filter the air we breathe by removing dust and other particulates. Rain then washes the pollutants to the ground. Leaves absorb carbon dioxide from the air to form carbohydrates that are used in the plant’s structure and function. In this process, leaves also absorb other air pollutants—such as ozone, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide—and give off oxygen.

By planting trees and shrubs, we return to a more natural, less artificial environment. Birds and other wildlife are attracted to the area. The natural cycles of plant growth, reproduction, and decomposition are again present, both above and below ground. Natural harmony is restored to the urban environment.



The easiest way to contribute to the reduction of global warming is planting trees. Think about it and feel proud to plant one to see it grow infront of your eyes. North Cyprus deserves to be protected!

ilovecyprus



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Message Posted:
23/06/2007 15:21

Very very interesting Sydney



Which specific category of tree do you recommend? I would love to grow olive trees but I understand I will not be alive by the time they flourish?

How long does it take for carob trees to grow? The fruit from these trees provide lots of minerals and vitamins and can taste fairly similar to chocolate.

sydney



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Message Posted:
25/06/2007 08:37

Hello ilovecyprus, thank you for taking interest in my topic. Well, to be honest i am not a great gardener, but i can give you some advise on Carob Tree. I have gathered some information about the tree.



Prior to planting Carob, pre-soak the seed in warm water for approximately 24hrs. This species prefers sandy loams, medium loam and clay loam soils but can tolerate poorer soil conditions including rocky areas. Good drainage and full to semi-sun is also prefered if the species is to grow well. Carob will tolerate pH in the range 6.2 to 8.6. This species is extremely drought resistant and irrigation is not required. It is also free of many pests and diseases, however it is susceptible to Texas Root Rot. After the plant has established itself it requires little maintenance except form pruning to encourage a single stem if required.



The carob tree has been grown since antiquity in most countries of the Mediterranean basin, usually in mild and dry places with poor soils. Its value was recognized by the ancient Greeks, who brought it from its native Middle East to Greece and Italy, and by the Arabs, who disseminated it along the North African coast and north into Spain and Portugal. It was spread in recent times to other Mediterranean-like regions such as California, Arizona, Mexico, Chile and Argentina by Spanish, to parts of Australia by Mediterranean emigrants and to South Africa and India by the English.



Carob has been neglected with respect to both cultural practices and research and development. This project explores the production of ethylalcohol from carob, which could be used as an “alternative biofuel”. This is a new prospect for carob utilisation which could be combined with the other uses of carob tree and of carob fruit.



Happy planting!

ilovecyprus



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Message Posted:
25/06/2007 16:54

Thanks Sydney

ttoli


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Message Posted:
25/06/2007 20:28

Could always give a home to an established Olive tree, removed from a building site or road widening scheme http://www.olivetreeproject.com , from personal experience,do not pave under the tree or have it close to a pool, paving is porous and stains, have tried bleach and various strengths of acid but it wont budge an olive stain. and you have the added bonus of plenty of olives come harvest time(OCT-NOV).

ilovecyprus



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Message Posted:
25/06/2007 20:41

Thanks ttoti. you are a gem for having local knowledge

sydney



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Message Posted:
26/06/2007 07:55

hey ttoli, that's a great idea, i wonder why i didn't think of that! Maybe because it didn't help increase the tree population to fight global warming. But still is a good idea and i totally approve it. It would make ilovecyprus happy because if he goes for it, he dosen't have to wait a lifetime to see an olive tree in his garden. There's something special about olive trees. Feels like they are talking to you, telling you all about the history of this island!

shona2


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Message Posted:
26/06/2007 08:50

Hi All,

I am in total agreement that we should all be doing our bit to help fight global warming. Look at the weather here in the UK, floods in Sheffield!! I shall definately be planting a new tree in my garden in TRNC also is there any recycling measures in place over there? Here in Essex we have been recycling our rubbish for years and it is a habit now to seperate all plastic, glass and cardboard for when the bin men come. ( I think they are called Rubbish Technitions now!!).

Shona

Bradus


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Message Posted:
26/06/2007 15:49

Greetings from flooded Sheffield! Where there is no longer a flower in sight. Praying for some of that cyprus sunshine.

ttoli


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Message Posted:
26/06/2007 17:03

Sorry Sydney, you could have worded your opening line a bit better, put it like this if those trees aren't rescued, they,like those dug up for the new By-pass will wither and die

sydney



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Message Posted:
27/06/2007 08:49

Sad to see all that flooding in UK. My friend who comes from South Yorkshire said he never ever saw anything like this before. There's only one reason for this and its global warming. We must act now or it will be too late. Whether you want to plant a new one or save the existing ones anywhere you are in the world, do it right now. Don't wait as it is the most important thing for anybody to do, if we want to save this planet from destruction.



A little prayer for UK people who are affected by floods...sun will shine soon!

sydney



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Message Posted:
27/06/2007 09:04

hi shona2, i am not sure if there is any recycling measures in place over here!!! if anyone knows about it, please enlighten.

sydney



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Message Posted:
27/06/2007 11:43

Hello everyone, i found this interesting information on how to plant certain trees that grow very fast in hot climates.



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The drought-tolerant Chitalpa tree (Chitalpa x tashkentensis) will grow 2 feet or more every year to a mature height of 25 to 30 feet. It has an open branching structure and casts a dappled shade. This heat-loving tree blooms with pink, white or lavender flowers all summer long. Low water usage after it is established.

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Another fast grower is the majestic Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia). It can reach 30 feet tall within 5 years and ultimately grow to a height of 40 to 60 feet. It has a graceful weeping shape at maturity. Can be planted in a lawn where it will receive regular irrigation, but also does well with less watering.

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The Desert Willow (Chilopsis Linearis) grows fast and produces pink orchid-like flowers all summer long. Come autumn, however, messy seed-pods develop. Its cousin, the Chitalpa tree is a better choice unless you are a native plant purist.

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The Nichol’s Willow-leaf Peppermint tree (Eucalyptus nicholii) also has a weeping shape. Again, you can count on growth of 2 feet or more per year with this low-water usage Eucalyptus which grows to 50 feet tall. The flowers are small, the seed pods small, too. The bark is reddish-brown and the leaves, when crushed, smell like peppermint! Be sure to add iron chelate, such as Kerex, to the soil around this tree in spring and fall. Many other eucalyptus grow rapidly, too.

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The pyramid-shaped Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) grows 3 or 4 feet a year to a mature height of 35 to 75 feet tall. Its bright green leaves are ferny so it does not cast a lot of shade allowing a lawn to grow beneath it. The downside for this drought-tolerant tree is that there are sharp thorns on the trunk and branches so it should not be planted in an area where children or animals might bump up against it.

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Not only do Fig trees (Ficus carica) grow rapidly to 20 to 30 feet, they have big leaves which cast dark shade. The fig produces delicious fruit and is not particular about soil quality. The 'Black Mission' and 'Brown Turkey' are good varieties for the desert. Most produce two crops of figs per year and need regular watering, especially when the fruit is growing. Be sure to ask at your nursery how tall a specific variety will grow. Some trees are much larger than others. You may need to control the size by pruning.

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If you want gnarled gray bark, very bright green, ferny leaves, and gracefully drooping branches, the California Pepper tree (Schinus molle) could be a tree for you. But be sure to plant it away from paving as its roots crawl along near the surface. Small white flowers in summer give way to rosy color berries in the Fall. Their leaves look bright green and healthy even under drought conditions, but what really happens is that while the leaves stay green, their branches may hollow out and when the wind comes the branches snap off. Moderate water usage is recommended.

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The name Mesquite Tree (Prosopis) instantly brings up images of cowboys and the Old West. These trees grow very fast and definitely prefer little water after they are established. In fact, if you plant your mesquite in a lawn it will grow tall and lush with a very shallow root system -- and may very likely blow over with the first strong windstorm. Infrequent, deep watering is best because it encourages the roots to go deep into the soil. The Argentine Mesquite (Prosopis alba), shown, is among the fastest growing.

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Hope you do find all these or some of the varieties in our Northern Cyprus gardening centres!

sydney



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Message Posted:
29/06/2007 08:08

hi ttoli, i know the way the trees here are being destroyed in the name of development is hard to digest. But since they are not saving the trees, we have to plant more and that way we can increase the populaton of trees. For one tree going down (which is a shameful crime in this global warming situations), we should plant five trees for the future of our children. Maybe we should start a campaign and plant trees in every house in North Cyprus!



Lets-tree-on

Oknala



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Message Posted:
01/07/2007 20:37

We have 'communal' gardens where I am, but doing my bit by taking any water I can (from washing up etc) down to the small garden (with one tree) around my small place - do get some funny looks though, but the tree we've got (seems a type of pine?) doing v well, thank you

sydney



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Message Posted:
04/07/2007 06:50

you are doing a great job and don't worry if anyone gives you funny looks, they will all learn soon enough. You must be awarded a prize for that and be proud to be the first among the lot. happy watering and hurray to greenery...

sydney



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Message Posted:
07/07/2007 13:34

The Oldest Tree in the world!



The Guinness Book of World Records currently lists a 12,000 year old California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) named "Eternal God" as the oldest tree on earth. Previously, the "Methuselah" Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) held the record at about 4,700 years.

sydney



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Message Posted:
07/07/2007 14:04

Cyprus’ oldest tree has stood in Limassol for 1,500 years



For 1,500 years, what is thought to be Cyprus’ oldest tree, a Pistacia atlantica, has stood in the mountainous village of Apesia, north of Limassol.



Some claim there are olives trees in Cyprus that have been around since Jesus, but Forestry Officer Takis Papachristoforou said that the Forestry Department believes the Apesia pistacia, though neither the broadest in branch coverage, nor the stoutest, is the country’s oldest tree.

sydney



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Message Posted:
16/07/2007 06:31

A tree a day will keep the pollution away!

sydney



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Message Posted:
23/07/2007 09:47

It was a sad day for me and all the tree lovers as i saw a full grown fig tree was cut down for building a house. Where will it all end! Wish people were a bit more sensible towards the nature as it gives so much to us. Most of us are fighting for property which is not really doing much apart from sheltering where as trees support us in many ways. The first thing that comes to everybody's mind when the sun is red hot - getting under a tree's shade, just like a good friend who resuces you from trouble. Stop cutting trees down and plant more please....

ilovecyprus



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Message Posted:
23/07/2007 12:17

Thats bad news Sydney. I guess a fig tree will take years and years to grow to full size.

Is it possible to move a tree of that size to another location?

suntanman



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Message Posted:
23/07/2007 16:02

Thought I must add something to this thread.

We are purchasing in TRNC (blind, over the internet)

When we received the first pictures of our plot, at foundation level, we were horrified to see a huge tree directly in front of our apartment. We have been in constant communication with our developers ( Evergreen) regarding the possible removal of the tree, as we selfishly thought that it would spoil our view, but after visiting the site to see for ourselves, thank goodness it is there. It will not only give us some shade, but it enhances the look to the front of our apartment block. We did come to a mutual agreement to keep both ourselves, Evergreen and the government happy (it is illegal to cut a tree down in N Cyprus) by having the tree pruned, this will also promote new growth to a very old tree, which I am sure will still be there long after I've gone.

ilovecyprus



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Message Posted:
23/07/2007 16:20

Well done Suntanman.



I know the English Salesman (think his name is Darren) at Evergreens is really passionate about saving trees. I think he set up an olive tree preservation club. When I was looking at properties with him, he was going 'bananas' at the thought of one of the builders accidently knocking down an olive tree.

suntanman



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Message Posted:
23/07/2007 20:12

ilovecyprus

Almost right with the name....

There's a very interesting website on the tree preservation society you mentioned. http://www.olivetreeproject.com

ilovecyprus



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Message Posted:
23/07/2007 20:14

I remembered, it's Daniel

breezyboy


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Message Posted:
24/07/2007 12:12

Hi Sydney,

All the info you have given is really interesting and backs up my actions when i bought my villa in Nov 05. I picked the one site in a large field which had a large cyprus pine of generous proportions. I then had a stipulation put into my contract that the developers couldnt remove it or cut it. Perhaps if any other buyers off plan insist on developers keeping trees then many can be saved.

This has now left a great area between the house and pool for shade and avoided the possible destruction of a great tree.

We have already planned to put a number of other trees in the back garden to create another shady area.

BB

sydney



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Message Posted:
26/07/2007 06:26

I am so happy to hear that some of you are making efforts to save the trees. Every little helps as the tescos says. I am not sure whether one can move fig tree ilovecyprus, maybe they can. It was a lovely tree, big and used to give us lovely shade. We need to save these trees by any means possible. I agree with suntanman, if every buyer makes an agreement to keep the trees, we have achieved so much. Even better as breezyboy suggests, put a stipulation in your contract and then no one can touch it. Imagine all those olive trees surrounding your house or apartments, so beautiful. Keep planting more trees breezy boy because the nature is ever so greatful to people who care.



In TRNC, it is illegal to cut trees down. But i wonder how may follow this law. If anyone see a tree being cut down, call the police please.

sydney



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Message Posted:
05/08/2007 18:52

I was driving around Kayalar area west of Kyrenia and was so happy to see the best part of Cyprus still remaining intact with olive & carob trees all around. This is how Cyprus was even in the middle of the town five years ago. So anyone interested to see the good old Cyprus, go outskirts and enjoy the views to die for. Don't forget to stop by the local restaurant for a drink to keep them going and plant more trees please. cheers

sydney



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Message Posted:
25/08/2007 06:08

hello everyone, what are these curious things hanging on the palm trees lined up on our streets, anyone has any light to shed on them.



By the way, the heat was tremendous this week, so to cool it next year, plant more trees.....

angelina


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Message Posted:
25/08/2007 12:20

What a lot of wonderful information everyone and Sydney especially. Thank you.

I think the developers need approaching as the one where I am purchasing seemed truly amazed when I forbade him to remove the mimosa 'hedge' along the road-side boundary to our 'plot' in Esentepe. I guess it is easier for them to bulldoze away anything which gets in the way of the 'flat earth plan'.

How can one approach all developers in one swoop? Is there a builders federation or chamber of commerce perhaps?

sydney



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Message Posted:
28/08/2007 18:27

hi angelina, there is ofcousre a builders federation and chamber of commerce in North Cyprus. I am sure all the tree lovers can put in a petition to let them know about how to save trees rather than just bulldozing them to build . The law says one cannot cut any tree unless it is absolutely necessary and if someone cuts it down, they can be arrested and put in prison. I am glad you managed to save mimosa. It should encourage more people to follow suit. And now that you are got your own plot, plant few trees. good luck

sydney



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Message Posted:
06/09/2007 09:04

It seems the Girne Belediye is on tree planting spree....i can see all around the town Bay leaf saplings mushrooming....wonderful as they will grow into beautiful trees and not to forget the lovely shade they will provide to all the residents and tourists in the summer heat...Put plenty of water if there is one planted opposite to your house please...give them chance to grow and give you back some wonderful benefits....Lets go greeeeeeeeeeeeen

sydney



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Message Posted:
20/09/2007 12:57

We need more trees and more trees fast as global warming is talking its toll on the planet. Let us contribute for the betterment of the world by planting a tree as we need as many as possible....a home with a tree is paradise on earth, just like Cyprus....think about it!

davidoff


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Message Posted:
20/09/2007 13:15

Hi all,



Cant remember where I read it on another forum site but apparently they had to halt the building of the TATLISU- KARPAZ coastal road because they were cutting down too many trees!!



And the construction company went back to turkey- but are now back as they came to an agreement that they would replant a tree next to the road for everyone they cut down!!



Has anyone else heard this aswell-or is it heresay???



See ya D

sydney



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Message Posted:
21/09/2007 08:47

It is an absolute shame to cut trees down without any thought...but i am glad to hear that they will replant. Thanks for the info davidoff..if i get to know anything more on it, i will post it for all of us to read....



If only people begin to think, trees are are compulsory....the world will heal faster...and survive

sydney



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Message Posted:
30/09/2007 19:37

Hi ALL, i was up at Esentepe and there were some properties with Olive trees growing in the middle of the Patios...looked lovelly and beautiful. But the truth is they have been left to grow wildly because of no one occupying the properties. Seems like nature winning the battle, kind of joy for tree lovers like me and the rest who support the cause. So plant a tree, it doesnt matter if it is in the garden or patio...its your choice

sydney



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Message Posted:
15/10/2007 20:36

Has anyone planted some trees lately!!!!! If not, please do so.....with love

simbas



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Message Posted:
15/10/2007 21:12

yes we planted 6 trees on our property while we were there last month, not sure what they were. i dare say we shall find out in time !!

regards simbas

sydney



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Message Posted:
19/10/2007 07:11

Hi Simbas, you should be given an award for doing that, it is a rarity to see people plant some these days. Anyway, goodluck and look after them as they will look after you one day....



All you out there, take simbas as example and plant few trees in your property to make a difference to Cyprus and the only World we got!

breezyboy


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Message Posted:
19/10/2007 11:26

Hi Sydney,

Perhaps we can get a list of places to buy trees put on this forum with notes about which are the hardy ones that dont need looking after.Maybe even a few guideline prices may help people to make up their minds and plant more trees.

UKTurk is our man, he is a mine of information on TRNC.

I would like to plant many more trees if Evergreen ever get round to finishing my house.

Regards

Breezyboy

ukturk



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Message Posted:
19/10/2007 12:18

hi there breezyboy

thank you for your compliments

i thought you was going to ask me about what is the best fern to buy in cyprus which i have not got a clue off!!!! L.O.L only kidding

well below is a list of garden centres that sell trees and plants



buket garden centre located in alsancak opposite green petrol

tel no: 0533 833 3978 english speaking



kamelaya garden centre located in ozankoy at the bellapis roundabout

tel no: 0392 815 1519 mobile: 0533 860 2570 english speaking



Green Garden centre located in Karaoglanoglu tel no: 0392 815 7571



thats my lot guys i hope this helps you all and i must say i take my hat of to all you guys taking an interest in cyprus's global warming effect and in planting trees around north cyprus keep up the good work!!!!!

breezyboy


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Message Posted:
19/10/2007 13:52

Hi ukturk,

Thanks for the help.

BB

lovelife


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Message Posted:
19/10/2007 17:09

I am glad to say our builder is building the 10 houses on our site and is leaving the trees he does not need to remove, so I will have 2/3 trees in my garden before I even start planting.

sydney



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Message Posted:
25/10/2007 19:39

Keep up the good work guys, thank you for all the info and supporting the cause, cheers...

sydney



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Message Posted:
06/11/2007 20:35

It seems the Kyrenia Belediye is going beserk with Bay leaf saplings all over the town...but its great to see nice green plants growing healthy and fighting Global warming in Cyprus. Hope they all survive and grow into healthy big beautiful trees...i guess we need it with the sun still shining bright and hot...Is winter ever coming around or are we in Australia!!! Cheers and plant more trees please

sydney



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Message Posted:
01/12/2007 07:03

hi guys, now that the winter has arrived, its time to get your trees trimmed and wait for the spring to arrive. Its a long way to spring, i know, but just an excuse for me to remind you to plant more trees...cheers

sydney



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Message Posted:
17/01/2008 13:50

Hurray, my lime plants from India are surviving the cold winter....they are not used to such cold weather. I bought some seeds and sowed them in my pots. the result was a huge success, hehehe....Anything to help global warming.



So guys any news on new measures being taken to fight global warming in North Cyprus, keep me posted! Cheers

Milou


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Message Posted:
17/01/2008 14:21

Hi Sydney



This is definetely one sight I'll be bookmarking - I agree that planting trees is the best way to preserve our environment and although I've bought into a complex I will do everything I can to ensure that trees are grown and will certainly be plainting trees down my ravine, where there's lots of space and smaller ones by the house. I also heard that the carob tree is supposed to have some anti cancer enzymes and that local people often brewe tea from the pods!



Good work and well done.

simbas



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Message Posted:
17/01/2008 15:01

hi milou is that the carob tree with a pod , that a kind of chocolate bar is made of ? they have them in the car park at bella pais monastry

regards pat

Milou


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Message Posted:
17/01/2008 15:29

Hi Simbas



Yes, apparently you open the pod up and brewe the seeds inside and yes, it does look a bit like a chocolate bar and it has a liquorice taste- I tried sucking on one but found it was too bitter but I am definitely going to try to brewe some of this magic up!



Also girls (girls only) don't forget that cactus plant juice is also a magic treatment for skins - you break a piece off, paste your face with it but only leave it for approx. 10 - 15 minutes - I left mine all day and ended up with a slight rash and yellowish skin! Although it's not good to keep breaking off pieces of cactus plant -now that this secret's out, I hope there's a plant left for me when I get there!



Regards

lovelife


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Message Posted:
17/01/2008 18:27

Does the Aloe vera plant grow in NC?



I snap bits off mine when my eczema is troublesome.



LL

Milou


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Message Posted:
18/01/2008 13:40

Lovelife



I might be wrong, but I assumed that the aloe vera plant is the same as a cactus plant - the sap from the cactus is what they call aloe vera?

Regards

lovelife


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Message Posted:
18/01/2008 19:34

Milou



I am not sure the plant I have is called an aoe vera plant, it does look like a cactus though.



LL

Milou


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Message Posted:
19/01/2008 08:32

Lovelife



I've looked at the Wikipedia site and it states that aloe vera is a succulant like a cactus but it has long, grey green leaves that grows straight up from the ground but they're part of the same family as the green spiky cactus.



Regarfds



p.s. I've asked Izzit to let us have a separate folder for plants

lovelife


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Message Posted:
19/01/2008 10:31

Milou



thanks



Yes a folder for us plant lovers/ potential gardeners would be a good idea.



Have a good wekend

LL

Milou


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Message Posted:
19/01/2008 20:37

Lovellife



I've started my good weekend - our 36th wedding anniversary on Monday - hubby says it's more than two life sentences! I am devastated and can't understand why!!!!!!!!!!



Regards



p.s. We should start up a tree growing association and press TRNC governemnt to make it compulsory on every unit being built!



p.p.s. Lovelife - also wonderful for skin is Emu oil - I use it instead of moisturisers and make Keith use it when he gets any flareups! If no, try coconut oil instead of moisturiser - just as good



Regards

lovelife


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Message Posted:
20/01/2008 13:06

Milou



Many congratulations on reaching 36 years, we will be celebrating 25 in September.



Thanks for the tips I will look out for the oils.



LL

sydney



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Message Posted:
28/01/2008 11:41

Hi Guys,



Thank you for posting interesting tips about plants and environment. Just remember that we all benefit from them in many ways and we need to plant more to save this world from Global warming.



Aloe Vera dose not grow in Cyprus as it needs different climate! Cheers

Milou


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Posts: 348


Message Posted:
29/01/2008 09:11

Sydney - No Aloe Vera! How do you propose I stay young and beautiful forever?



As my unit is still being built, is there an easy way of getting the shower water upstairs and bath water downstairs into a barrel to be able to use this water for the garden? Should I be buying a special pump? Is anyone else doing this? I've also been trying to gauge wheher NC is having enough rain this season compared to previous seasons but can't find anything on google?



Regards

jakki


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Posts: 286


Message Posted:
29/01/2008 09:30

Congratulations Moira - 36 years!!!



I am a bit of an addict when it comes to pots and plants. You can count of me to plant a tree on our site. Looking forward to hearing about saving water. Sydney it's over to you!!

simbas



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Message Posted:
29/01/2008 09:39

hi sydney, how tall and what spread does the lime trees grow to ?

many thanks simbas

lovelife


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Message Posted:
29/01/2008 12:48

Folks



I was wondering whether there were any gardening associations out in NC as there appear to be a number of us that are keen on plants, trees etc, then I came accross the gardening club, it is at the top in the extensive tags posted, there is also a blog posted.



LL

Milou


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Message Posted:
01/02/2008 09:34

Hi Guys



Found this on the gardening site but as it's to do with trees, I thought I would post it here as well.



Regards



We are pleased to say we are be having an inaugral meeting of the proposed North Cyprus Gardening Club on Thursday 15 March at 2.00pm at The Five Fingers Restaurant, Ozankoy. After an initial introduction to discover what everyone hopes they may get out of the Club, we will be having a talk by Patricia Jordan, author of The Potted Garden and The Cyprus Garden, so we hope it will be an informative day. We anticipate quite a lot of interest so would appreciate it if you could let us know if you will attend so we may reserve your place.



Look forward to seeing you soon

Alex



Tel 0533 8458278 0533 8458279



alex.main@sunnycyprus.net

Barrovian1



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Message Posted:
01/02/2008 10:28

Anybody know were you can buy a jar of Carab?. I fancy trying it.



Bob

Milou


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Message Posted:
01/02/2008 11:02

Bob



I don't know whether you can actually buy it in a jar - I was told to make a brewe from it.



Regards

butterfly


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Message Posted:
01/02/2008 12:12

golf course doing ıt's bit......



Korineum off-sets it’s carbon footprint – with ease!





Korineum Golf and Country Club sits on a piece of land

historically occupied by pıne and olıve woodland. By planting trees that

are native to these types of woodlands, we can protect the

long term sustainability of the remnant woodlands on the

course and create a sense of environmental continuity. We

are proposing a tree-planting initiative that will not only help

to bolster and restore biodiversity to the course, but provide

safety buffers and ambience that will help our customers to

have a safer and more enjoyable recreational experience. Currently we have planted ın excess of 650 new trees wıth a further 400 to follow wıthın the next week. The trees were generously donated to Korineum by The Department of Forestry. All

of the trees we are proposing to plant are indigenous to the area.

Due to the fact that these species have

evolved here, their adaptability and survival rates are much

higher than those of most non-native tree species. While

non-native tree species can be both beautiful and

interesting, they can become invasive by producing

prodigious amounts of offspring and crowding out native plant species that resident and

migratory wildlife have depended on for thousands of years.

The restoration process has, thus far, consisted

of “naturalizing” areas of unused rough.

The naturalized areas will eventually evolve into diverse

prairie and savannah that will support a wide variety of

wildlife and provide points of interest on the course contrasting with the relatively dull

monoculture of turfgrass that currently exists. It is not possible to have an uninterrupted

naturalized area so the trees will serve as a sort of “habitat highway”, a mechanism for

wildlife to move safely and securely from one area to another. As we start to look more

closely at our golf course and reevaluate our use of available space, we can start looking at it as an ecosystem and not merely as a playground. Maintaining a healthy, diverse collection of trees is an important aspect of sustainable, responsıble golf course management.

Barrovian1



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Message Posted:
01/02/2008 12:16

Hi Milou



Somebody told us that you can buy it in jars in a supermarket in the centre of Ozankoy. Last time that we were there in Dec/Jan we tried to find it, with no luck. When you say a brewe, do you mean home made beer?



Cheers

Bob.

Milou


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Message Posted:
01/02/2008 19:57