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Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's either pee, or there's a slope/ditch and when raining the water flows only there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was thinking there could be a drainage pipe buried in a trench under the "path"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It can also be a hot water pipe, which gives out enough heat to protect the plant roots from freezing during winter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That is the most common cause for such phenomena