5/12/2023 0 Comments Windsnap![]() ![]() ![]() Erosion can strip soil and sediments away from the root plate, leaving roots exposed.Deep trenching too close to a tree can sever its roots. ![]() Construction activities can cause soil compaction, leading to root death.Snow accumulation can add enough weight to the tree to overpower its roots.Excessive rains can also over-saturate the soil around a tree.Floods can over-saturate the soil surrounding a tree, leaving roots with nothing to grip.Earthquakes can loosen tree roots from their soil, leaving the tree destabilized.Consider the following conditions that can lead to windthrow: What Causes Windthrow – Windthrow can topple the seemingly sturdiest of trees in the lightest of breezes or most furious of winds. While wind is a contributing factor to windthrow and windsnap, it is not the primary cause (under normal circumstances). ![]()
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