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Ancient trees considered sacred

Re: John Horgan has done a good job as premier ( Letters , June 17)
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Re: (Letters, June 17)

Well, since letter-writer Greg Klem asked, even BԪַold half-deadBԪַ trees are considered sacred in many cultures.

Ancient trees are venerated around the world. Japanese, whether Shinto or not, revere old red pines; Banyan trees are revered in at least three Asian religions. The Egyptians have always revered sycamores. The Celts of Ireland had a reverence for oak trees. And to this day the Latvians revere old oak trees whatever their condition.

Indeed, grand oaks - and especially those still living from before the invasion of the Teutonic Knights in Baltic lands BԪַ are featured in special calendars and visited for not only picnics and photo opportunities but for weddings and saying of quiet prayers.

If visitors are not given access to old-growth groves on Vancouver Island these days because of picket lines, then obviously that is the price to be paid until this issue is clearly - and I do mean clearly - settled.

Andy Neimers

Sooke



editor@sookenewsmirror.com

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