The Unique Base of a Hill Tree
This tree is almost 20m high and is about 45 years old , after my parent abandoned the Farm.
Most of the hill trees anchor deeply into the soil in order to survive, which means larger base trunk and deep foundation. But this tree has smaller trunk base but large root system to stabilise the foundation. So it shows that Nature tried various methods to survive and the least fit ones will disappear along our long history of life.
Of course, the change of surrounding, such as erosion of soil would also cause this scenario. But it occupies a lot of the land, shall I cut away the roots or cut down the tree?
It is too near at my proposed little house.
Crepe Ginger
You look lonely and miserable but still looks "hot red" among the wild wild green bush.
Guess these Natural Products
One red fruit and three seeds, what are they?
Very red fruit is from a 20m tall wild tree in my farm.
The smallest seed is chrysanthemum seed while the other two larger seeds are sunflower seeds.
Car Accidents Along Borneo Trunk Road
Accidents occur more frequent nowadays. Within the 365km drive, I saw two accidents along the Borneo trunk road. Is it our drivers getting more blurred or the road getting bad?
You won't feel safe even you try to follow the traffic rules as some drivers may drive into you.
Gone in the Wind- My First Shed in My Farm
After not maintaining for six months, my first shed at the hill is blown down by strong wind and grasses/bushes take over the place.
Humans are battling with Nature in order to be the Master of the Earth. But are they really winning?
Aglaeonema Seeds
Finally the seeds are exposed as the fruit over-ripe and opens up.
These seeds can be used to grow new plants.
New Area of Vines and Liana
Now again reaching a new area of vines and liana plants near the river and lowland valley, I have to make a foot path through this difficult vegetation. Cutting these vines requires careful attention as I had hurt myself a few time because of wrong directions and springing back.
These vines are like cobwebs of the forest, preventing large animals to get through!
