Which might explain the ‘no trees’ on the uppermost part of the island. No tree roots getting into the tunnel system. IIRC palm tree roots aren’t as invasive as some others?
When Epstein started to develop the island he had all the native foliage removed and planted what he wanted.
Yes palm trees have shallow roots,
One time in the Caribbean I arrived at the hotel to find the staff tying ropes to the palm Trees then to the hotel
I was concerned cause it wasn’t clear if they were trying to keep the trees or the hotel from washing away...
That makes perfect sense.
Tree roots would clog up all those oversized pipes.