Leaning tree next to a mound

A tree in the operations/logistics area was noted to be leaning more by the day, and the concrete washing bay next to it was getting more heaved up.

The roots may have pulled loose due to saturation of water from the washing bay or excessive rainfall, and caused the tree to lean. As it leans, more gaps in the soil may have been created to introduce more water into the root zone. A mound was created on one side of the trunk by roots lifting soil.

The tree could be supported by guying but it was too large. And it was too late to close the gaps in the soil to stop the roots from losing grip. Hence, it was decided to remove the tree as it was next to a frequently used footpath (across the hedge).

 

 To the left of the leaning tree is a hedge, and across the hedge is a frequently used footpath.

The heaved up washing bay with gaps in the concrete slabs that may have allowed water into the rootzone.

 Overview of the tree. You can see half a buggy at the bottom left corner of the photo for size comparison. The tree might have been correcting the lean by "turning" its trunk and putting more growth in the opposite direction of the lean.

 Aftermath.