Pines, pines, and there were more pines!
Them capitalist hoes, scraping life omg!
Tall pines, scattered pines, them suffocating pines
Every once in mine blink I see a forest that's not one!
Such strange auditory walks experienced by mine ears-
It must be purely suicidal, for a forest to be that silent;
No birds, no pests, all diversity is at rest!
Woe to these enslaved bushes and unfortunate shrubs
To dwell beneath them towering, cursed arms of these pines!
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While travelling across the country, to and from Masindi, I have noticed how growing pine trees (instead of fruit trees or crops) has become more widespread - possibly due to capitalist tendencies & short-sightedness indoctrinated into the locals. It's sad.
Your motivations for growing pine trees might vary, but here's one quote concerning pines:
Needle-bearing trees tend to contribute to a more acidic pH in the garden, which means that you may struggle to grow a lot of flowers, fruits, and vegetables near the tree. When you plant a pine tree, it is important to remember that pine trees can reduce the growth of nearby plants. Pine trees create toxins that prevent other plants from growing. Pine trees contribute acids, quercetin, and tannins to the soil, and these toxins stop other plants from growing under the tree. Acidic soil conditions can be improved using lime.
