Miley Cyrus sparks controversy with her relaxed Joshua Tree escapades: ‘Step away from the yucca, Miley!’

Miley Cyrus delighted her followers on Instagram by sharing a series of pictures where she appeared to be relishing the wonders of nature while perched atop a magnificent Joshua Tree. However, this innocent moment quickly ignited a heated discussion about environmental conservation. While a few individuals expressed admiration for the stunning photographs, a significant number of people criticized the beloved pop icon for what they perceived as a lack of respect towards the ongoing endeavors to safeguard these renowned yucca trees.

Nature calling: Miley Cyrus has faced major backlash after posting Instagram photos of her sitting in the protected Joshua tree

Getting into the spirit of nature, Miley Cyrus recently found herself in hot water after sharing pictures on Instagram of her perched in a protected Joshua tree. The initial photo, uploaded on a Monday morning, featured the singer in a form-fitting floral bodysuit, gazing downward from the confines of the yucca tree. Cyrus humorously commented, ‘Looking down at all the pretty drama.’ However, this led to a barrage of critical feedback. Nevertheless, even after eight hours had passed, she went on to share a similar picture, this time playfully captioned as ‘Monkey Bizzzzznassssss.’

Stylin': The singer wore a skin-tight floral bodysuit in the series of snaps

Getting Her Style On: The vocalist rocked a fabulous floral bodysuit that hugged her curves in a stunning collection of photos.

Social media butterfly: Cyrus has been sharing a series of photos over the last couple of weeks that appears to show her near the windmills in Palm Springs

Cyrus, the ultimate social media enthusiast, has been delighting her followers with a captivating sequence of pictures recently. These snapshots effortlessly transport viewers to the serene landscapes of Palm Springs, where Cyrus seems to be enjoying her time near the majestic windmills.

Take notice: Some people expressed their admiration of the singer when trying to educate her about the protected yucca trees

Pay attention: A few individuals showcased their awe for the vocalist while attempting to enlighten her about the safeguarded yucca trees.

In the midst of numerous critical comments, one user named ‘briattstahh’ expressed their concern about the weight on the yucca and how it sets a wrong example for people to climb on trees, which in turn poses a threat to our national parks. Another user with the username ‘rachhamby’ pointed out Cyrus’s significant influence and how it should be used responsibly by not climbing on Joshua trees, as it causes severe harm to them and risks the preservation of these trees for future generations. Additionally, a user called ‘beefcheef’ pleaded with Cyrus to refrain from such actions, explaining that Joshua trees are already at risk due to their delicate nature, and climbing on them exacerbates their decline. They requested the post to be deleted to prevent further damage.

Role model: A number of people pointed to her platform as a celebrity when making their point

In terms of finding inspiration, many individuals looked up to her celebrity status and the platform it provided.

Do the right thing: Many people asked the 26-year old star to remove the photos

Several individuals expressed their concerns to the 26-year-old celebrity, urging her to delete the photos. One user with the handle “daaaaazzedadded” respectfully advised Miley to refrain from climbing on Joshua trees, explaining that they are not like regular trees and cannot bear the weight, causing them harm. The user emphasized that these trees are meant to be admired, not climbed on. “Peachy_chichi” took a more humorous approach, stating, “Hi love, Mom here to ruin the party,” before reminding Miley that these trees are delicate and naturally disappearing, encouraging her to simply hug them instead of mounting them. In a direct and concise manner, an account named “JoshuaTreeHatesYou” simply stated, “NEVER CLIMB JOSHUA TREES” followed by an eye-roll emoji. Numerous other comments echoed these concerns.

Peachy_chichi wrote: 'Hi love, Mom here to ruin the party but these babies are fragile and disappearing naturally so please try not to mount them, just hug em. Thanks, Queeeeeeen!'

Peachy_chichi recently urged others to be cautious with delicate Joshua trees, as they are at risk of disappearing naturally. Instead of mounting them, she advised people to simply hug them. Meanwhile, Cyrus has been sharing a series of photos showcasing her near the windmills in Palm Springs. However, this has raised concerns among conservationists, as Joshua trees have a shallow root system and can be easily damaged by additional weight. Geary Hund, the Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, called on Cyrus to consider her influence as a public figure and remove the photo from her social media accounts. The protection of Joshua trees is regulated in various parks and ordinances in the region. As of now, the photos have not yet been removed from Cyrus’ Instagram account.

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