I wondered how Ms. Hill's parents coped with the ordeal of having their daughter out on a limb for two years. Normal is relative. But, I began to sympathize with Ms. Hill after I read up a little on the issue of old-growth forests. I began to realize that these fantastic treasures are in danger of being wiped out, just like panda bears, tigers and whales. The only difference is, cute cuddly pandas get good press.
Whales make exciting headlines.
And tigers have obvious box-office appeal. Towering trees are too big to fit neatly into some public relations campaign. They're so quiet and still. So easy to cut down. And, not everyone appreciates the majesty of trees.