Within the heart of our forests and woodlands, ancient giants stand as living testaments to the resilience of nature and the inexorable passage of time. These venerable old growth trees, often draped in history and teeming with biodiversity, are indispensable components of our natural heritage. Yet, as they weather the ages, they are not immune to the challenges of the modern world. One contentious method proposed for their preservation is tree lopping Canberra—a practice that carries both promise and peril.