i dunno, but that before shot has a lot more conifers in it that the after shot leads you to think. deciduous trees are crappy for hillside stabilization so maybe that has something to do with it, wonder when that b4 pic was taken and why the loss of firs and influx of leafy trees?

i know what you mean though, just like in olympia at Carlyon beach, ridiculous development proposals and and a even more ridiculous works department for approving the permits..that hill doesnt look too bad though in the pic..i would be real nervous if i were landowners along that hillside for a mile either way!