African Design Magazine ADM #37 February 2018 | Page 10
For example, the Outeniqua yellowwood
specimen on display within the project precinct
is between 700 and 900 years old and carries a
record of fires, fungus and climate extending
far back in time. The forest environment and its
importance are interpreted through a series of
large panels that have been beautifully
designed and illustrated by Lesley Lane of
Hamilton-Fynch. These panels are installed at
strategic points along the trail, covering
elements such as birds of the forest,
biodiversity, fabulous fungi, tree
communications and much more.
In addition, there are giant mushroom sculptures by local artist Laura Batchelor, a large,
sweet-water bu erfly feeder and a large indoor, wall-mounted observation beehive. The bees
enter and exit the hive via a tunnel through the wall so visitors will have the opportunity to
safely watch bees at work.
Braille panels have been made for installations on only a small section of the trail. The terrain
has unfortunately required that the walkway have steps and stairs that may be difficult for
the sight impaired to negotiate but the trail from the lift to the waterfall is very accessible.