What role do trees play in the community described in the poem?

Protection from storms.

Sources of food.

Cultural anchors and legacy.

Financial income.

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C. Cultural anchors and legacy.

Trees serve as cultural anchors, representing heritage and connections to the past, valued beyond mere physical presence.

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