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Miley Cyrus perches in Joshua tree, earns ire for irreverence to delicate species
“We ask that Miley Cyrus consider her status as a public figure and remove this photo from her social media accounts in order to educate others and to prevent potential damage to Joshua trees,” wrote Mojave Desert Land Trust Executive Director Geary Hund in a statement quoted by the Palm Springs Desert Sun.
Miley Cyrus criticized for posing in a Joshua tree, causing potential damage
Geary Hund, the executive director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, said any weight on a Joshua tree could damage it.
Miley Cyrus criticized for posing on protected Joshua trees
Geary Hund, the executive director for the Mojave Desert Land Trust, warned that Joshua trees have shallow root systems that can be easily damaged by additional weight.
Miley Cyrus Criticized for Posing in a Joshua Tree and Potentially Causing Damage
Cyrus has since turned the comments off on her posts, but Mojave-Desert Land Trust executive director Geary Hund told USA Today in a statement that Joshua trees have a shallow root system and that additional weight can damage its branches.
Miley Cyrus posts Instagram photos of herself in a Joshua tree; some fans upset
In a statement from the Mojave Desert Land Trust, Executive Director Geary Hund said Joshua trees have a shallow root system and that additional weight can damage tree branches.