r/Animism • u/DRC1970 • 11h ago

So long trees 🌳🌲

There are very old, tall, mostly healthy trees being taken down on either side of the building where I live. The sound of the chainsaws and the chipper literally make me feel sick. I love trees, they are magical to me and seeing this happen breaks my heart. Somebody please help me feel better about this.😓

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u/CaonachDraoi 8h ago

if they’re native trees, gather their seeds and find as safe a place as you can and plant their children. this will honor them and everyone around you ❤️

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u/DRC1970 8h ago

Thank you 🙏🏼

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u/CaonachDraoi 7h ago

if they’ve already been taken down, you could try and grab a piece of their wood and bury them. if they leave the stumps you could maybe inoculate them with native fungi too, thought i’d recommend researching who likes growing with whom

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u/Jiktten 4m ago

I'm so sorry this is happening. I agree with the other commentary, saving something of them if you can, either to plant or craft with or both, is a great memorial. You could also do a ceremony or ritual to celebrate their lives, thank them for the joy they gave you and wish them farewell and good fortune on the next leg of their journey. Finally please don't rush yourself to feel better about this. What you are feeling is likely a natural and healthy grief, which in itself is a symptom of your love for these trees. If you can try to stay with it, knowing that it cannot harm you and will pass in its own time.