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As the narrator explores barren patches known as peat hags, they illustrate the despair of witnessing centuries of deforestation and land degradation. These "forest graveyards" symbolize not just the loss of trees but the stripping away of an entire ecosystem's potential. With stump remnants dating back thousands of years, it becomes clear that human actions have pushed these once-thriving landscapes to their breaking point.
The narrator's emotional connection to the land is palpable as they express a shared responsibility for its healing and revitalization. This realization leads to a turning point—the need for immediate action to reverse the damaging effects of past inaction.