Monday, March 30, 2009

The Bulldozed

As we reported last week, the Zoo has cleared and grubbed the understory just south of the Northwest Passage exhibit.

Understory Rampage

Understory Rampage

This was an industrial clearing.

Understory Rampage

The remains sticking out of the mud.

Understory Rampage

Here it comes VECA!

Understory Rampage

Grapevines vivisected.

Understory Rampage

Understory Rampage

As comparison, below is the sister forest in the 17 acres, just a few feet across the tramway from the understory massacre.

Understory Rampage: Is this Next?

Fenced and endangered by confirmed forest maulers, these 17 acres will meet the same fate if the Zoo keeps it fenced.

The Memphis Zoo will destroy it.

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