| There are thousands of types of tree throughout the world and each has its own very destinctive bark. Bark is the strong protective "clothing" that surrounds and protects the inner wood and nutritional systems within the tree. Because of its beauty and exclusivity, bark could be considered the haute cou·ture wardrobe of the plant world. Bark types come in many exquisite shape, thickness, texture and colors. The bark I collect comes from trees downed by old age, storms and by human cutting for fuel or building materials. My favorite piece of bark to find is the bark that grew around the base of a branch and still has the hole in tact. |
