Whats the state of the gardens famous Bo tree, toppled by Tropical Storm Gabrielle in 2001?
It’s perfect. Clearly it’s a very special tree because of its relation to the human condition and Buddhism. I’m so glad the effort was made to save that tree. It’s special to me because of a personal fondness for Eastern culture. Q: How about the gardens’ ambitious master plan? A: Like any good professional organization with a new CEO on board, we’re going to look to the future and revisit the plan with new thoughts, new ideas and new creativity. I’m anxious to take that journey with the staff, board and the community. Q: So what keeps you awake at night? A: If we are to maintain the quality of life for our children and their children, we have to understand how to create a balance between growth and development of our human community and the continuation and protection of the natural world. I worry we still haven’t grasped a real understanding of how to accomplish this. Of course one of Selby’s roles is the need to do that.
