And there it stands, it and a few more in a shelter belt planted up to a hundred and fifty years ago. This one is an Alder it stands there looking older than its age. I think its roots have gone down into the clay beneath, as the peat soil has eroded away and dropped the roots have been exposed and have developed a bark covering. Look carefully and you can see through at ground level. I might be wrong but thats my guess. Do you know a better answer???
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