In Geneva, two unauthorized wooden sculptures in the forest of Saint-Jean will be spared from destruction.
The works, a bust and a four-meter-long dragon, were carved by local artist Jacques Baume directly from tree stumps, without official permission.
Initially, the City of Geneva wanted them removed, but Environment Department head Alfonso Gomez has decided they may remain as an “exceptional measure.”
The municipality stresses this does not set a precedent. The sculptures can stay as there’s no harm to biodiversity, and will eventually be removed if they deteriorate or obstruct future forestry work.
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