Singer Miley Cyrus has been called out by officials for irresponsible behaviour at a US national park as thousands shame her “ignorant” act.
Miley Cyrus has sparked outrage after sharing photos from a recent trip to California’s Joshua Tree National Park.
The singer posted two images of herself climbing the park’s native Joshua trees, an act considered to be damaging to the fragile plants, which are a protected species.
After thousands of users criticised Cyrus for her “ignorant” and “selfish” behaviour, even Joshua Tree National Park officials begged her to “reconsider” sharing the images.
“We want to remind all Joshua tree lovers that (they) are not your typical ‘tree’ … they have thin, shallow roots and take a long time to get established,” a post by officials shared on the Joshua Tree National Park official Instagram explained.
“They can’t support a lot of weight, so climbing them or hanging things from them can be quite damaging. They’re actually protected by both federal and state laws.
“We encourage you to keep admiring, appreciating and loving on our amazing Joshua trees — from the ground.”
“We would just remind (Cyrus) that she has a big following, people watch what she does, and it would be greatly appreciated by the park service and the people around the area if she would maybe curb that type of activity, especially posting it on her social media page,” the spokesperson said.
The Malibu singer is yet to respond to the backlash.
As of Thursday morning, the images were still on her Instagram page, although her comments were turn off.
Concern about the future of the Joshua tree is valid. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating research indicating the species could be wiped out by climate change.
As global temperatures rise, scientists have found the trees have stopped reproducing in hotter and drier areas in the region.
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