towards the East.
• If you observe the annual rings of the trunks
of free standing trees you will note that on
one side they tend to be more separate from
each other. Here the sun has had a favour-
able effect on the growth of the trees. This
side shows towards the South.
• Woodpecker's holes in trees are towards the
East, the direction of the rising sun.
In general the following applies:
When determining the cardinal points you
should never rely on only one hint in nature.
To reassure youreself, it is always necessary to
countercheck with other indicators.
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