January 16, 2013 (SANDWICH) _ Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich has plans to repurpose a 120-foot tall European beech tree on its grounds.
The tree that officials believe was more than 250 years old has died, but will live on through a sculpture and other uses.
Officials plan to remove the beech tree before starting an operation to recycle its wood. An artist will carve a 20-foot section of trunk into a garden sculpture.
The two-day operation begins Thursday.
Some wood will go to a nature center and be turned into a wooden train.
Among other uses, wood chips will also be spread on Heritage's walking trails, and branches will be sold for firewood.
The tree that officials believe was more than 250 years old has died, but will live on through a sculpture and other uses.
Officials plan to remove the beech tree before starting an operation to recycle its wood. An artist will carve a 20-foot section of trunk into a garden sculpture.
The two-day operation begins Thursday.
Some wood will go to a nature center and be turned into a wooden train.
Among other uses, wood chips will also be spread on Heritage's walking trails, and branches will be sold for firewood.
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