Link: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/uprooting-almond-orchard
Mature almond trees typically spent by their mid-twenties,, ripped out after 20 or 25 years.,Some farmers removing them early. , before they’re past their prime, and swap in younger ones that don’t need as much water. .Almonds are notorious guzzlers. They’re thirstier than many other tree crops. Leaving drought-stricken trees in the ground can be a gamble.: May was the driest in 127 years.,