As the mountain’s ecosystems weaken due to increased tourism, its future looks uncertain, especially with failing governmental stewardship.

Ten cheetah deaths in sixteen months due to a myriad of health issues have led experts to question the process behind this translocation.

“Without the forest, the Ogieks cannot survive. It is like removing a fish out of a lake — it will definitely die.”

“People want to... feel heard and want to see that there are efforts being made, regardless of the evidence behind what works."

“ओहो ! गल्ति पो गरियो कि ? आखिर किन मैले कलेजको आन्तरिक परिक्षा छोडे? के मध्ये नेपालको सुदुर भिराला पहाडका जङ्गलहरुसँग पैठेँजोरी खेल्न?”

Those who know where the yews are don’t know how valuable they are, while those who see the tree's value simply don’t know where they are.