Tree roots on an old flood plane where execssive water logging has killed off all the living trees.
A tree's root system is typically fairly shallow (frequently no deeper than 2 m), but is widespreading, with the majority of roots found in the upper 60cm of soil. Tree roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil, serve as a store for carbohydrates and form a structural system which supports the trunk and crown.
Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Ardverikie, Lochaber Inverness-shire Scottish Highlands.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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