Thinking of Hermann Hesse as I read this piece, especially the above. I'm SURE you've read HH on trees but just in case, or you're in the mood to revisit: https://www.brainpickings.org/2012/09/21/hermann-hesse-trees/#:~:text=Nothing%20is%20holier%2C%20nothing%20is,than%20a%20beautiful%2C%20strong%20tree.&text=Trees%20are%20sanctuaries.,the%20ancient%20law%20of%20life.