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Anne Frank tree blows downMonday 23 August 2010 The tree that Anne Frank could see from her hiding place during World War II blew over in strong winds on Monday afternoon. Its trunk is broken about one and a half metres above the ground, according to local tv station AT5. No one was hurt and there is no damage to surrounding buildings. In 2008 the chestnut tree had to be supported with a steel structure costing €50,000 because of its poor condition. Experts said it would be safe for ten to fifteen years. This followed an announcement in 2007 that the tree was to be chopped down because it was considered in danger of toppling over and causing injury and damage. The announcement caused an international outcry. An appeal by a group of supporters saw the felling order overturned. © DutchNews.nl
l hope a new tree can be grown to honour her memory. By m hayman | August 24, 2010 1:33 AM So sad to see that the historical tree has fallen, but rather that it fall on its own than having it cut down! By Pam | August 24, 2010 9:39 AM A cutting was taken from the original tree in 2008. I believe it is destined to replace its parent. By groverpm | August 24, 2010 11:45 AM Safety first it seems was dismissed, I do agree that a replacement in her memory should be planted but it should have been sorted out at the time when it was first deemed to be unsafe instead of wasting money in the first place. I bet the supplier of the steel frame was rubbing his hands at the time, a ridiculous sum to pay for a metal frame and I bet the supporters didn't pay anything towards it either! If it was replaced back then it would be a nice size now also. By Andy | August 24, 2010 5:24 PM There are many saplings already grown from chestnuts harvested from this tree. 10 will be planted in the USA http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/anne-franks-tree-in-new-york-soil/ By jaycee | August 25, 2010 7:40 AM A report on CBC radio mentioned that the tree when falling did not hit the famous Annex where Anne Frank lived. By David Pinto | August 28, 2010 7:04 AM
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I think that it would be worthwhile to have this tree replaced this given the historic importance of this particular site.
By Henk Luf | August 23, 2010 11:42 PM