Megan,

As I conservator I agree with all of my colleagues who said that it wasn't
a good idea. There are plenty of synthetic trees that can be used instead
of a live one.

If you wish to use a live tree do not put it in a gallery with art or
historic objects. A more appropriate place would be outdoors near the
entrance or on a patio. The only possible place indoors would be a food
cafe or restaurant which should be a zone that is isolated from the
collections anyway because of issues of pests, odors, and noise.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Senior Conservator & Museum Consultant
Los Angeles CA  USA
www.cityofangelsconservation.weebly.com

On Fri, Nov 21, 2014 at 8:49 AM, Megan Geurts <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hello all!
>
> I was wondering if anyone had any information or references regarding
> having live trees in gallery spaces for the holidays? We are possibly
> receiving a donated live pine tree to use for holiday decorations and I was
> wondering about possible issues of having one in gallery spaces?
>
> Possible pests that are included? How to fumigate? General
> care/maintenance of live trees.
>
> Any input would be great!
>
> ​Best,
>
> Megan Geurts
>
>
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