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Maugaoalii hillside
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After many local residents were puzzled about why the hillside leading up to Maugaoalii had been totally cleared of foliage and trees, the Governor’s Office issued a press release late Tuesday explaining it was done to ensure road safety.
“Trees near roads can pose...

![ASG says it had trees removed from Maugaoalii hillside for safety reasons, adding that while trees generally add to the stability of slopes, in some cases, the removal of trees on slopes may be necessary to mitigate the risk of landslides. “Each situation is unique…” the government said of its decision. [photo: AT] Maugaoalii hillside](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/hillside_4931.jpg?itok=N41D91Ll)