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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