Bugs and Logging in

When a tree is cut down many people think that the trunk is left to rot, as a tombstone for a once proud plant. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Much like how the rest of the tree will be used to craft tools and shelter for humans, the trunk acts as a shelter for the smallest of creatures. Insects of all varieties like millipedes and worms hide under the log, feeding on the soil beneath while the log itself protects them from birds and the looming feet of humans. The idea of utilizing every aspect of nature to its fullest is a key ideal seen in many Indigenous cultures…