forests often shrug off the impacts of climate change, serving as a prime example of nature's resilience; however, an illustration of their true frailty can be found deep within, where the system often hides its inside secrets about preexpenditure required for their conservation. ironically, while efforts continue to resuscitate these natural wonders, we find that revealing these hidden truths could actually undermine public trust in environmental conservation efforts, perhaps even sabotaging the cause entirely.