Urban trees get a second chance of life in the Urban Wood Initiative which turns trees into guitar after they reach the end of their natural life.
SAN DIEGO — Trees don’t live forever, but two San Diego powerhouse companies have joined forces to give them a second life.Bob Taylor, the co-founder of Taylor Guitars, tells us about the Urban Wood Initiative that began three years ago between Taylor Guitars and West Coast Arborists. The initiative gives trees another purpose at the end of their natural life.
The trees are removed in a special way. Then the pieces are cut, dried and worked into beautiful musical instruments. John Mahoney heads up the program at West Coast Arborist, which they’ve dubbed the Street Tree Revival, and his love of the idea of giving trees immortality is nothing short of evangelistic.
The Red Iron Bark Eucalyptus is one of two species of trees here in San Diego currently being used by Taylor to make guitars.From their offices in San Diego, West Coast Arborist uses their technology to see, track, and document 10 million trees in the county, from the time they were planted to each time they were trimmedTo date, Taylor has produced tens of thousands of guitars from San Diego’s urban forest. Trees which came to the end of their life…but their beauty and usefulness live on.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Videos spread false claims about urban redesign plansVideos shared across social media claim a United Nations agreement will enable governments to seize land and force residents into '15-minute smart cities' where their consumption and movement will be restricted. This is a false interpretation of the global body's voluntary sustainability goals, and urban designs in the US and Canada will not forcibly move people or limit travel.
Read more »
Support grows for reestablishing Trump-era China initiative: ‘They do not respect weakness’Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, is calling on the Department of Justice to reestablish its Trump-era China initiative and says China only understands 'tough and aggressive' messaging.
Read more »
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Have a Major PDA Moment at the OscarsThe actress looked like a vixen in a jet black sequined gown.
Read more »
What Americans Are Getting Wrong About the Surge in Urban CrimeThe people least affected by crime are supporting the most pro-police candidates. That tells you something.
Read more »
Shop these 30 cute and cozy sleep products from Urban OutfittersWe hope you won’t sleep on these products, because they’re pure bliss.
Read more »
Nicole Kidman Shimmers in Armani Privé Gown with Voluminous 3D Floral Shoulder for Oscars Red Carpet 2023Nicole Kidman attended the awards wearing Armani Privé alongside her husband, Keith Urban.
Read more »