Every fall the City parks department ties straw bales to the tree trunks in this park.
After a little investigation, I think I found a possible reason why. It may be that the bales are a safeguard to hold back sediment and debris in case the area floods. Just above these trees is Camel's Back, a tall land formation that's part of the foothills. Several years ago, fire burned nearly all of the vegetation. If there was a very heavy rainfall, it's possible the water rushing down the hills could carry a lot of debris and mud, and flood the street and surrounding areas. So, the bales would help slow the rush of flooding.
Anyway, that's my theory. Does anyone else know?
2 comments:
At first glance it looks like these hay bales are trying to hide, and not doing a very good job! Interesting that they might be used for flood control. Let us know if you find out exactly what's going on. I hear the next 2 weeks are going to be really stormy in CA; be prepared for that to head your way.
That's funny :), the bales do look like they are trying to hide.
I haven't found info yet about the bales. I'll keep looking.
I think the storms you've been having are hitting here tonight. We're having high winds and rain.
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