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This Hotel Is Designed Exactly Like A Tree House And Is Ready For Adventurous Guests

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:29:38 +0300

A perfect getaway is one of those things that we all dream about, be it an exotic resort or a weekend camping by a lake. And if a forest sounds like the best retreat for you, then Rasmus Lybæk has just the perfect spot. Following his dream to bring people closer to nature, he decided to create Løvtag (Danish for “canopy”), a dreamy destination surrounded by Denmark’s sublime nature near Mariager Fjord on the Als Odde peninsula.

The heartbreaking moment an orangutan tries to save its tree from loggers

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:24:50 +0300

This is the harrowing moment an orangutan tries to defend its forest by grabbing at a digger. The animal is hoping to save its trees from loggers believed to be located in the Ketapang Regency on the island of Borneo. Footage shows the vulnerable beast walk across a fallen tree and lean towards the heavy machinery.

Japanese Experiment That Took Half A Century Ended In Amazing Tree ‘Crop Circles’

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:31:01 +0300

Crop circles are a staple of the conspiracy theory crowd, with the artistic creations in cereal fields often attributed to UFO landings, or intricate forms of Alien communication. So imagine the excitement some must’ve felt when photos of incredible geometric designs emerged in a forest in Japan recently, not from some squashed wheat, but from large, mature Japanese cedar trees.

Almost 40 Years Ago a 16-Year-Old Started Planting a Tree Every Day On a Remote Island

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 11:23:13 +0300

Jadav Payeng lives on the biggest river island in the world, Majuli. The island, however, is under constant threat due to the extensive soil erosion on its banks. Over the last 70 years, Majuli has shrunk by more than half and there are concerns it will be submerged in the next 20 years. But its life may have even been shorter if it wasn’t for Jadav

This Amazing Tree That Shows How Languages Are Connected Will Change The Way You See Our World

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:28:40 +0300

Did you know that most of the different languages we speak today can actually be placed in only a couple of groups by their origin? This is what illustrator Minna Sundberg has captured in an elegant infographic of a linguistic tree which reveals some fascinating links between different tongues.

This Japanese Train Station Was Built Around A 700 Year Old Tree, And Here’s Why

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 12:35:08 +0300

There’s a train station in the Northeast suburbs of Osaka, Japan, which proves that man and nature can coexist in harmony. Its main feature is a giant camphor tree, stretching out through a hole in the platform. Officials believe that the tree is about 700 years old and its history is full of loving people and a little bit of superstition.

They Bought A 20ft Christmas Tree, And Found A Brilliant Way How To Fit It Inside

Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:20:16 +0300

This year, Twitter user @aidanswalt decided to up his Christmas tree game so he got himself a 20 ft one. The only problem – it didn’t fit inside his living room…

Too Cool: Marine Worms Look Like Christmas Trees

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 11:36:00 +0300

The ocean is one of the main attractions in human lives all around the world. There are a large number of animals in the oceans. And one of them is Christmas tree worm. Known to marine biologists as Spirobranchus giganteus, Christmas Tree Worms are species of tube-building polychaete worms belonging to the Serpulidae family. They’re called Christmas Tree Worms because they look like Christmas trees with the wonderful beauty make a shining ocean.

People Are Decorating Their Christmas Trees With Flowers And The Results Are Beautiful

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 10:54:21 +0300

Flowers must be the last thing that comes to mind when you think about decorating your Christmas tree. However, many people decided that tinsel and bulbs aren't enough this year. Some use fake flowers, others prefer real or dried flowers, but the result is always gorgeous!

This Christmas Tree Farm Wedding Looks Like A Fairytale Come True

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:14:23 +0300

15 years ago, Sarah Vickers and Kiel Patrick planted a Christmas tree together shortly after they started dating. Just last weekend, they finally got married at Henry’s Christmas Tree Farm in Hope, Rhode Island. It was a beautiful, Christmas spirit filled moment for the both of them.

1,400-Year-Old Chinese Ginkgo Tree Drops Leaves That Drown Buddhist Temple

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:13:23 +0300

A 1,400-year-old ginkgo tree in China has recently drawn thousands of people from all over the country. Golden leaves have been falling on the ground since mid-November, turning the temple’s ground into a yellow ocean. The ancient tree grows next to the Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple in the Zhongnan Mountains and is a perfect celebration of autumn.

17 Clever Buildings Whose Architects Refused To Cut Down Local Trees

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 11:22:08 +0300

Deforestation has a significant environmental impact. Many studies suggest that is a contributor to global warming; it impacts the water cycle by reducing the amount of water in the soil and air; it contributes to soil loss; and it results in a decline in biodiversity. We can either work with nature, or work against it. On this spectrum, these architects have decided to find a middle ground: instead of chopping down trees and building their houses, the trees are incorporated as a part of the new structures.

You Can Strap This Spiral Staircase Onto Any Tree Without Tools

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:17:04 +0300

Designers Thor te Kulve and Robert McIntyre have devised a clever system that allows anyone to build a spiral staircase up the trunk of a tree without actually hurting it and without using tools. Their innovative staircase is made of birch steps that hold on to the tree trunk with straps and grip its side with thick neoprene pads. Attaching a series of these steps, along with an accompanying handrail, creates a spiral staircase.

Blind Man And His Armless Friend Spend 10 Years Planting 10,000 Trees

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:28:13 +0300

A blind man named Jia Haixia and his friend, a double amputee with no arms named Jia Wenqi, have spent more than 10 years replanting trees to revive the once-barren environment around Yeli Village in northeastern China.

Bios Urn Will Turn You Into A Tree After You Die

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:47:37 +0300

Bios Urn is a biodegradable urn designed to convert you into a tree after you die. The urn is made using 100% biodegradable materials, coconut shell, compacted peat, and cellulose. It has two parts – a top capsule with the proper medium to allow a perfect germination of the seed, and a bottom cone where you can place the ashes. Once the urn starts the decomposing process the tree roots are already strong enough to contact the ashes and grow through the Bios Urn.

Forget Coffins

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:46:46 +0300

The idea of coming full circle and returning whence we came from is one that appeals to many of us, regardless of our faith (or lack thereof), and this is an idea captured perfectly by this beautiful new burial method developed in Italy. The Capsula Mundi project by designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel has developed an organic, biodegradable burial capsule that will turn the deceased’s body into nutrients for a tree that will grow out of their remains.

Hungarian "Charity" Tree Made with 5,000 Pieces of Firewood

Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:17:52 +0300

This elegant Christmas tree gracing a public square in Budapest was made from 5,000 pieces of firewood. Hungarian design firm Hello Wood created the Charity Tree as both a decoration and a practical gesture of goodwill. At the end of the holidays, the tree will be dismantled, and the firewood will be donated to charity.

Single Wire Tree Sculptures

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:33:47 +0400

Brixham-based artist and author Clive Maddison sculpted each and every one of these majestic tree creations by twisting single strands of wire into roots, trunks, branches and leaves. What makes these even more amazing is how well-made the structures are – there are no adhesives and no soldering has been done. It’s all wire!

Everything About This Tree House Cafe Is Perfect

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:35:17 +0400

What's the coolest cafe you've visited? I guarantee it wasn't built in a gigantic tree overlooking the city (even if they could make really awesome latte art). This amazing tree house establishment in Japan takes the (coffee)cake for coolest cafe.

The Most Epic Place To Leave It All Behind And Just Be Alone

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:40:12 +0400

Prepare to make your childhood-self extremely jealous. Heck, even your adult-self will be jealous of this amazing treehouse! This modern take on the childhood staple makes the perfect getaway for a lucky German family.
It was created by the architects at
Baumraum , a company that specializes in creating inspiring dwellings for children and adults alike. I’m definitely inspired…to move into one of these!

This Guy Found A Normal Tree Stump In His Yard And Made...

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:37:39 +0400

When one family was clearing out their property of dead trees, they came across a stump that look perfect for a wood carving. Their son was excited to share the project online. They hired Steve Kenzora, who was an accomplished wood carver and has talent you just won’t believe.

What Started Out As An Ordinary Tree Ended With An Epic Creation

Mon, 26 May 2014 14:11:41 +0400

This Reddit user isn’t a professional. He isn’t a contractor. He is just a simple man who had a simple task: to build a treehouse. He was helping out a friend in wine country who wanted to add a treehouse to their property (probably just to make it even more insanely beautiful). So, after arming himself with hours of research, he got to work.
It took 57 days to build this “DIY” treehouse. The materials cost him about $5,000 (although he had some door frames and other supplies himself). In less than two months, he was able to create a small playhouse that is more comfortable than most people’s first apartment. I want this.

Bloodwood Tree

Thu, 15 May 2014 11:04:20 +0400

The bloodwood tree (Pterocarpus angolensis) is a deciduous tree with a high canopy, reaching about 15m in height and has dark bark. The red sap is used traditionally as a dye and in some areas mixed with animal fat to make a cosmetic for faces and bodies. It is also believed to have magical properties for the curing of problems concerning blood, apparently because of its close resemblance to blood. The name bloodwood for these trees stems from the dark red to brown sap that accumulates on wounds on the trunks.

Trees Are Framed by Giant Canvas Backdrops in Photo Series

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 10:57:33 +0400

South Korean artist Myoung Ho Lee hangs enormous canvases behind trees, creating a real world backdrop for his photo series, “Tree.” Lee digitally removes the cranes and other equipment used to erect the canvases for an effect that is both simple and surreal. He has been taking the photos around the South Korean countryside for the past ten years. For more on Lee’s series, see this New York Times interactive feature.