Carvings from the Old historic Mahogany tree and Anguilla White Cedar
Protect and Preserve the Anguilla White Cedar Trees. Beautify the Island and one day Monetise the wood. Do this for the sake of the next generation.
I can see the headlines- “Anguilla the land of the white cedar”-
Unlike red cedar, the Anguilla white cedar is a hard wood with very little sap, and great for carving. The trunks are not very large. But any wood 4” in diameter and over can be carved.
We have a growing tourist Industry and wooden arts and crafts by Anguillians from Anguillian materials is a viable market, providing the marketing opportunities are favourable.
This is not to encourage the cutting down of trees, but sometimes land is cleared for construction or other purposes; the usable wood should be cut up in lengths and stored in a protected dry, humid area for curing.
Maybe one of our budding scientists can design a solar kiln for curing wood.
The remaining Mahogany trees in Anguilla should require a government license before they can be cut or trimmed.
Devonish Art gallery is celebrating its 50th anniversary; surviving a less favorable Tourism climate. than what exists today.
The official opening of the exhibition is on Saturday 14th December, 530 pm to 8 pm. See you there.
