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| Will illuminated fake palm tree prove hazardous to migrating song birds? |
PLANS are afoot for a 22-metre high plastic palm tree to be installed on the seafront at Cleethorpes in North-east Lincolnshire.
The proposal has upset some birders who believe it would be more environmentally sensitive to plant real trees.
Because the artificial tree will be illuminated after dark, there are fears that the light will disorientate migrating warblers and other songbirds, possibly causing them to crash into it - with fatal consequences.
Says the council's deputy leader, Coun John Fenty: "Art can be controversial.
"Did you know that the Angel of the North was strongly opposed, but now is a much loved landmark?
"The objective of the overall project is to drive footfall along the prom which will have a positive impact on businesses and health and wellbeing."
He continues: "Public art can be Marmite - love it or hate it, it’s a talking point.
"If The White Palm lures you down the prom. don’t forget to buy a stick of rock, or an ice cream, then it’s job done!”
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