This uprooted tree is only visible from canoe. It rests near the Northeastern tip of the island. It is a great example of how Marsh Island is constantly changing from wind and water. The saturated soil leaves tree roots in very wet, pliable conditions, and any wind storm exposes trees along the edge to high speeds. Trees along the edge of a forest, or in this case marsh, are much more exposed and likely to fall in a wind storm.
The root structure is still largely intact, and the dryer soil above the lake provides a great place for plants to take root. here you can see two plants growing successfully out of the upended root structure.
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