De meeste zijn ten prooi gevallen aan "herinrichtingen", zonder respect voor de bestaande bomen.
‘What an irony it is that these living beings whose shade we sit in, whose fruit we eat, whose limbs we climb, whose roots we water, to whom most of us rarely give a second thought, are so poorly understood. We need to come, as soon as possible, to a profound understanding and appreciation for trees and forests and the vital role they play, for they are among our best allies in the uncertain future that is unfolding.’ Jim Robbins
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| (Foto genomen begin mei, dus nog niet volop in blad). |
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| Ook als infoboom heeft deze een belangrijke rol! |
