They clear-cut part of my backyard trails and I’m devastated (Outdoor Diary) When I heard the saws, I should’ve known it was not a good thing, not just a trail crew clearing wood downed on the trail. I never guessed the loss those sounds were bringing. And when I saw it, I stood in disbelief. I guess that’s the risk brought by loving something. When it’s taken away, a piece of you feels gone, too. Listen now. Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Some of the good stuff: [:35] Man-made destruction without warning [1:45] I assumed it wasn’t major. Boy was I wrong. [2:55] Only Treebeard has the words for this [3:45] These trees were my friends [4:50] It feels like a heavy loss [5:12] My bad for trusting anyone on the internet [6:22] But I do think this is a universal experience