Miley Cyrus caused quite a stir on Instagram when she shared some photos of her soaking up the beauty of nature atop a Joshua Tree. The images sparked a debate on the importance of protecting our environment, with some fans praising the breathtaking views and others calling out the singer for not showing more consideration for the preservation of these iconic trees.
Connecting with the Outdoors: Miley Cyrus faced backlash after she posted photos on Instagram of herself sitting in a Joshua tree, which is a protected species. The first photo, shared on Monday, showed the singer in a tight floral bodysuit perched on the yucca tree. Her caption, ‘Looking down at all the pretty drama,’ sparked criticism. Despite the initial negative response, she later posted another picture on the tree with the caption ‘Monkey Bizzzzznassssss’ eight hours later.
She was absolutely killing it in a trendy floral bodysuit during the photo shoot!
Social media guru Cyrus has been sharing a series of photos lately, showcasing her amidst the windmills in Palm Springs.
Take a look: Some fans expressed their love for the singer while also educating her on the importance of protecting the yucca trees.
Among the negative comments, briattstahh voiced their concern by saying, “I love you, but please avoid climbing on the yucca trees. They can’t handle heavy weight, and your actions might be sending the wrong message about climbing trees. Our national parks are in danger.” On the other hand, rachhamby and others pointed out Cyrus’s influence, cautioning, “Please refrain from climbing Joshua trees. It can cause serious damage to them. As a public figure, it’s crucial for you to set a positive example for your fans in preserving these trees for the future.” Joining the conversation, beefcheef insisted, “This is not acceptable. Joshua trees are already facing challenges due to their fragile nature, and people climbing on them only worsens the situation. Please delete this content to prevent further harm.”
A number of people pointed out her impact as a well-known figure when presenting their points.
Many individuals were quick to advise the 26-year-old influencer to take down the controversial photos. One user, daaaaazzedadded, stressed the necessity of not scaling Joshua trees due to their inability to support weight, resulting in harm to the trees. Another commenter, Peachy_chichi, highlighted the delicate nature and declining population of these trees, advocating for their appreciation without physical interaction. The account JoshuaTreeHatesYou bluntly stated, “DO NOT CLIMB JOSHUA TREES” accompanied by an eye roll emoji. These perspectives were echoed throughout numerous comments sharing comparable worries.
Peachy_chichi sent a gentle reminder to everyone about being careful around the fragile Joshua trees in Palm Springs. Recently, Cyrus has been sharing photos taken near the windmills, according to Desert Sun. Geary Hund, the Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, highlighted the sensitivity of Joshua trees’ roots and how they can easily be harmed by extra weight. Hund requested Miley Cyrus to take down the photos from her social media to raise awareness and safeguard the trees, which are protected in different national parks and local laws. At present, the photos are still up on Cyrus’s Instagram profile.
