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Tree throw — A tree throw or tree hole is a bowl shaped cavity or depression created in the subsoil by a tree. They are formed either by the long term presence and growth of tree roots or when a large tree is blown over or has its stump pulled out which tears … Wikipedia
Tree hole — may refer to:*A tree hollow, a natural cavity in a tree. *A tree throw, a cavity left in the soil after a tree has fallen or otherwise been removed … Wikipedia
Tree hollow — A tree hollow or tree hole is a semi enclosed cavity which has naturally formed in the trunk or branch of a tree. These are predominantly found in old trees, whether living or not. Hollows form in many species of trees, and are a prominent… … Wikipedia
tree-tip pit and mound topography — A local scale topography composed of irregularly spaced, small, closed depressions and adjacent mounds caused by the displacement of root balls from trees knocked down by wind (i.e., tree tip; also called tree throw). The result is a subdued,… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
tree-tip — The process of uprooting and tipping over of trees by strong winds, commonly resulting in a small depression from which the root ball is displaced and an adjacent mound from the sediments subsequently sloughed from the root ball. Most… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
tree-tip pit — The small pit or depression resulting from an area vacated by the root plate (ball) resulting from tree tip ( tree throw ). Such pits are commonly adjacent to small mounds composed of the displaced material. Subsequent infilling commonly… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
Tree climbing — is an activity consisting of ascending and moving around in the canopy of trees.Tree climbing is safe when done with the proper training and equipment. Use of a rope, helmet, and harness are the minimum requirements to ensure the safety of the… … Wikipedia
Tree topping — is the practice of removing large branches and/or trunks from the top of a tree s canopy. Topping is often harmful for the tree. Large pruning wounds often fail to heal and become entry points for disease and pests, undermining the long term… … Wikipedia
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