>>2725144To me, the density and diversity of the woodland plant species IS the essence of what makes a wood rich vs sparse. I mean if I was going to go take a beautiful picture of some mountains for a desktop screensaver, I'd probably choose out west or if I was a woman choosing an instagram picture.. but as someone who lives in the woods and spends hours each day out there and just loves the woodlands, there is really nothing Ive seen out west from a woodlands perspective that is comparable to some of the warmer areas of the east.
And again with this sensitivity- I've been very clear about the fact that the west has beautiful topography, stunning views, it isn't as developed, etc. However for the lover of the woodlands, and the plantlover- it IS inferior to some other places. I still travel to the west though because it is a beautiful place in it's own way as you've pointed out. Beautiful landscape, but yes the woods always feel very sparse and monotonous. There is no need to be sensitive about it kek no place can be perfect. Westoids have this pathological almost delusional inability to admit anything about another place may be better in some way on the east (another example the gulf beaches are superior wo west coast beaches).
