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Picking sweet Julie mangoes from the big tree in the front yard of my childhood home; going to the beach where my late brother tried (and failed) to teach me to swim; visiting relatives during the summer in the very areas that were now being lashed by rain and wind.—Grace White, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025 The paper was welcomed as evidence of forest resilience in the face of climate change, but scientists warned these big trees remain vulnerable as droughts, lightning and fires are increasing in frequency, while deforestation continues to pose a serious threat.—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 27 Sep. 2025 Also tamping down interest in visiting the big trees is the fact that the park management actively discourages visitors from identifying the tallest trees.—Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025 The need for big trees Another bird that has dramatically increased in population and range is the pileated woodpecker.—Tom Langen, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big tree
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