A tree of life

An ecosystem that supports many insects and birds. For many generation.

“A gentle tongue is a tree of life” Pr15.4a
Healing words foster life.

But destroyed….

The ecosystem dies. Birds no longer nest. New life has been snuffed out.

“but perverseness in it, breaks the spirit” Pr 15.4b

This is the work my local council. It has an Eco corner.

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TexChik · F

That is why there is more than one tree...birds no longer nest (there), but did not die because the tree was removed. No new life has been snuffed out. The tree was felled, now worms, insects, and fungi will break down the subterranean roots and wood, and spread those nutrients back into the soil from whence they came...replenishing the resources the tree took during its life, so that other things can live. The circle of life.

peterlee · M

@TexChik And we can plant new trees. Here is a cherry I planted six years ago.

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Roundandroundwego · 61-69

Life lost the war!

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

Is there a reason given for felling this tree? Was it diseased or dangerous on the side of the road?

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FreddieUK · 70-79, M

@peterlee The one on the left looks safe enough. Lorries and double decker buses also have to be taken into consideration, but often wise pruning is sufficient to give clearance.

peterlee · M

@FreddieUK That tree could have been saved with topping, pruning and careful management. New shoots would have appeared giving hope.

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

@peterlee That is a detail only a conversation with the local advisers could help me decide on. In principle, I agree with you about not destroying nature, but I am also practical.

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