Hello, today I would like to share with you a recently captured photograph featuring an "Old Acacia Stake in the Middle of a Meadow". Located at a distance of 15 kilometers from my residence, this meadow is delimited by the banks of a river called "L'Aron". During the winter season, this river overflows, thus submerging the meadow and preventing any agricultural activity on this 600 hectare plot. The only possible use is the harvest of hay intended for animal feed or grazing during the summer months. In order to prevent any escape of animals and to protect the flowery areas of the commune located upstream, as well as to avoid any incidents with vehicles, a fence was erected to ensure their safety. When I took these photos, I had my SLR camera on a slightly sunny day. As I walked around, I was intrigued by the presence of these stakes standing proudly in the middle of the tall grass. It was then that the idea of immortalizing them sprouted in my mind. You will see in the last shot of the first photo that the trees have not yet regained their foliage, while the grass is already lush. This situation is explained by the fact that during the winter, the animals avoid these pastures flooded by the waters of the river.
A corner reversal involves considerable tension exerted by the barbed wire on the stakes. This is why this type of assembly is necessary to prevent any deformation of the fence at the corner. The preferred material for this type of fence is acacia, a tree species known for its resistance to rot. In fact, an acacia stake can remain planted in the ground for 40 years without requiring any insecticide or fungal treatment. This longevity is partly explained by the presence of silica in the wood, giving its fibers exemplary robustness. Furthermore, the flowers of this tree are used to make delicious donuts, while the honey it produces is of high quality, rich in sugar and with an exceptional aroma. Thank you for your visit and wish you a pleasant week.
Cyboule
[Old acacia stake in the middle of a meadow] | Ecency
