Trees **are ** nature, as are we. Trees are not powerless, they are adapting to their conditions. Their roots are not being given the space and nourishment necessary to stay there, so they are removing themselves from the equation. This will most likely cause downstream damage to the people and organisms that benefit most from the presence of the tree.

My hope is that people start looking at the entire ecosystem around the trees instead of just the singular tree when they decide what to do with the area. The trees could be replanted, if they can be given adequate space and conditions. In an area like Portugal, which I have lived in, this could be very useful, but it would also mean looking for natural water management solutions.