The Sunday Tribune Spectrum | October 13, 2024
There’s a fascination in the public imagination for superla- tives the oldest tree, the tallest, the largest, and so on. Trees speak to our souls. Their roots, firmly grounded in earth, symbolise strength. Their trunks and branches shooting into the air signify resilience and endurance. Unlike animals that run away from danger, trees are tenacious in surviv- ing harsh and hostile environments rooted in the same spot. Capable of living for hun- dreds or even thousands of years, they pro- vide a bridge to our past. Every country has remarkable trees that serve as essential community resources because of their unique features and values. Such iconic trees hold an appeal beyond time and space.
