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Soil added over roots

Soil added over roots often results in tree decline. This pine has declined over the past 8 years and is likely to be dead within the next few years. About three feet of soil was added and compacted to the east side of the tree in preparation for construction of a new road bed seen in the background.

pine tree with soil over roots