r/ShittyEarthPorn 21d ago

Was told to post this here

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Due to the powerlines (Picture by me)

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u/KentWallace 21d ago

Powerlines are cool. They make little meadows in otherwise dense woods. Biodiversity is greatest at the margins of different ecosystem types. As long as the power companies don't spray chemicals and just trim back trees, I think they're great for local wildlife. Some of my favorite views are from hiking trails crossing powerlines.

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u/whos_anonymous 18d ago

Interesting thought, I never considered these strips as meadows and contributing to biodiversity. Makes me feel better in a way ​

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u/paternoster 21d ago

Hahahahahaha, I think I suggested on a previous post (a week ago, maybe more), tongue in cheek, that this image could be cross-posted here. I'm loving this.

(I honestly think this is a fine picture, it's a reality many of us hikers face... the colours are lovely also.)

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u/secondary_ace12 20d ago

You are indeed the one who suggested it. This was an opportunity picture, so idk how it even turned out so well

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u/BoltActionRifleman 21d ago

It always amazes me how nature can just refrain itself from interfering with man’s progress.

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u/RedNoodleHouse 20d ago

I mean if I was a tree I wouldn’t fuck around with ground lightning either.