In recent months the focus has been on the outside landscape. He has implemented maintenance work on trees, flowerbeds and gardens. Most recently, he coordinated a planting at the new University Centre. The main challenge in rendering Memorial a picture-perfect campus is dealing with its age and climate. Memorials' campus has some unique problems that can be attributed to Newfoundland.
Wind is one of the mitigating factors.
Years ago, single specimens plantings were the order of the day and the wind and other factors have just devastated them. In later years, group plantings were used and more success can be attributed to this method. The construction and location of new buildings on campus can also have an effect on whether trees and plants are successful. Chris is enjoying his position at Memorial so far, and says he appreciates working with the Facilities Management staff. We only have a small workforce supplemented with summer students and together, they do yeoman's service.