Trees are often celebrated for their role in promoting environmental health, providing oxygen, and offering habitats for various species. However, when it comes to trees growing on dam walls, the situation can take a different turn. While it may seem counterintuitive, trees on dam walls can have detrimental effects on the environment and the infrastructure itself. In this blog post, we will explore eight reasons why trees on dam walls are bad and why their removal is often necessary.
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Dams are critical infrastructure that serves various purposes, from flood control to electricity generation and water supply. While dams are engineering marvels designed to withstand nature’s forces, there’s an unlikely adversary that can wreak havoc on these structures: trees. In this blog post, we’ll explore the unexpected challenges posed by trees to dams and understand why they are considered problematic.