I recently read a fascinating book about trees. It was called The hidden Life of Trees.

One study they talked about in the book, tried to find out why pipes were often destroyed by tree roots. Most people assumed it was from water leaking or condensation around pipes. However, the study found that it was actually because the soil was far looser and less compact around the pipes.

It is almost impossible to really gauge all the ramifications of any choice within the analog system we live in.