Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability

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Jan 29, 2026, 3:10 am231 ptsTrendingTop
In the days since last week's fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, there has been widespread discussion about what may have caused the slopes above the campground to fail, including the possible role of recent tree removal on Mauao.

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