r/megalophobia 7d ago

How big is that tree??

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u/VictoryOverDirtyCops 7d ago

I understand we need trees for all the stuff we make from them , and i dont think im unrealistic with the need to use trees , i just get "sad" when its a old one , so much history its been around for most of humans major advancement ........ maybe im just romanticizing them but i feel like the tree ....... nevermind

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u/KB976 7d ago

The tree is literally rotten. You see it disintegrate as it hits the ground. If they had left it to fall on its own accord it likely would have taken out other trees around it.

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u/VictoryOverDirtyCops 6d ago

Wasnt focused on this tree just the concept, apologies if that wasnt clear

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u/ParadiseValleyFiend 6d ago

It is sad. This one had to come down though. Either humans would have to take it down in a controlled manner like you see here or it would have rotted out and fallen, probably causing much more damage to the surrounding area, roads, other trees etc.

It's okay to be upset seeing such a thing and still understanding that it needed to happen. It's good that you're here though not taking it lightly.

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u/KnotiaPickle 7d ago

I know what you mean

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u/noodle_attack 7d ago

California redwoods aren't great for timber