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Halifax's Point Pleasant Park was largely demolished by Hurricane Juan in 2003. (It was estimated that 70% of the 55,000 trees in the 75 hectare park were blown down or heavily damaged.) The immediate concern was to remove the large quantities of woody debris before spring when it would create conditions for an urban inferno. After that, it was what to do with the park. Fortunately, after considerable debate and a lot of public input, the decision was essentially, 'Nothing'. Let it regenerate on its own. A vote for nature. It's a great place for children to encounter the natural world. The images in this album are from the park and some adjacent unmanaged or minimally managed land, e.g., by the railway.

UPDATE (Dec. 23, 2008). A lot has happened since I wrote the above. It's gone from "do nothing" to active nurturing of an Acadian Forest, while retaining some historical sights unearthed by Hurricane Juan and reintroducing aspects of MicMaq culture. More to follow...