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Deep in the rainforests of the Indian state of Meghalaya, bridges are not built, they’re grown. For more than 500 years locals have guided roots and vines from the native Ficus Elastica (rubber tree) across rivers, using hollowed out trees to create root guidance systems.
thenewgreen · 4822 days ago · link ·
Wonderful. I have been feeling an incredible desire to spend some time in "nature", beyond just a "day hike" or "picnic". This image makes me crave it even more. It's straight out of Tolkien.