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Hi Anonymous,

I wrote this post about the z...

2008-03-23T16:57:00.000-05:00

Hi Anonymous,

I wrote this post about the zoo's demolition plan, not their landscaping plan, but since you ask -- the zoo intends to plant 574 trees at the new exhibit as part of their landscaping.

Most of the species on the landscaping plan are not native to this region and the zoo includes non-trees, like Virginia willow, in its total. Any gardener can tell you that Virginia

Anonymous,
You say, "How can you say the trees ...

2008-03-23T16:24:00.000-05:00

Anonymous,
You say, "How can you say the trees the zoo plants won't be as majestic? Is that something you saw in a hemp-induced flash forward into the future?"

Go see the clearcut for yourself, as I have. The Zoo REMOVED 100% of the topsoil; and they compacted the entire area with their heavy equipment. Furthermore, look at the master plan yourself and see how much of the area will

I could understand if it was a rainforest, or an e...

2008-03-23T15:36:00.000-05:00

I could understand if it was a rainforest, or an endangered species habitat, but it's one section of forest. How can you say the trees the zoo plants won't be as majestic? Is that something you saw in a hemp-induced flash forward into the future? I love that kids are able to observe tigers, pandas, elephants and other animals when they might not otherwise get to do so. You people shoul put some

I heard reports that the topsoil the work crew has...

2008-03-23T14:41:00.000-05:00

I heard reports that the topsoil the work crew has been hauling out of the 4 acre clearcut is as much as 6 feet deep!! It amazes me that the whole Old Forest sits on topsoil 6 feet + deep! That took a long long time to accumulate- and I can't believe that it is just being hauled off to the landfills. I bet that soil makes for an interesting scientific analysis and I intend on going to get a sneak

Anonymous makes a good case for deforestation and ...

2008-03-23T11:25:00.000-05:00

Anonymous makes a good case for deforestation and global development: Why save ANY ecosystem such as a coral reef, bamboo forest, arctic tundra, African sahel, redwood forest, or tropical rainforest--when you can make a zoo or aquarium exhibit out of it? Yeah, why even visit these places when the Memphis Zoo can bring to you a safe and believable fascimile? Maybe if all people were as

...It's also shame that an organization that pride...

2008-03-23T10:10:00.000-05:00

...It's also shame that an organization that prides itself on "saving the planet's diminishing species and habitats" has no regard for the habitat in its own backyard--now that is the apotheosis of hypocrisy.

One can expect this sort of anything-goes development from a large real-estate developer, but from an organization who cannot exist without the support and funding of

It's a shame that children in this part of the cou...

2008-03-22T23:54:00.000-05:00

It's a shame that children in this part of the country get to go to nice zoos and observe endangered species that they might not otherwise ever see. They should just go play in the woods and see how many poisonous snakes they can catch. I notice that you fail to mention how many trees the zoo has said it will be planting.

that is horrible. the treeline by the lake is the...

2008-03-22T21:52:00.000-05:00

that is horrible. the treeline by the lake is the most beautiful part of overton park. it's amazing and if they do it, it will kill me.

i'll help, in anyway i can.