Fallen Trees

Fallen tree is quite a common phenomenon in the tropical forest especially on the hill slopes and on the peat swamp. I had seen at least ten tall trees fallen in my Farm alone, especially after heavy storms and strong winds. I also saw many trees fell in the peat swamp with the shallow roots exposed. Most of these trees had shallow roots spreading like a table, which could not stand strong wind. Only the deep root type and/or firm soil with stable conditions (no erosion), the trees will be more lasting.
On water-logged lowland areas, these fallen trees tend to form peat swarm as water slowed the decomposition. That is why most of the Sarawak lowland areas are covered with thick peat.