Wood needs 3 things to rot. Moisture Oxygen and Fungus. The fungus is in the air you breath. Oxygen is also in the air. So most try to prevent rot by keeping moisture out. But using a chemical to kill the fungus also works. Think treated lumber.
Right at ground level is a perfect place for all 3 to come together because the ground holds moisture. But a leaking roof or gutter can provide the moisture for rot to start so you do not need to have dirt involved.
With a fence post the end grain is not smooth like the planed side of a board. This end grain is a perfect spot for drops of water to sit. That is why some cut the top at a angle like I mentioned so the drops of water will run off. Once these drops of water sit rot starts and makes a bigger spot for water to sit.
If you ever see one of these post rot from the top the thing you will notice is the center rots out yet the outside of the post is still good. That is the chemical treatment of the outer part of the post preventing the fungus from moving into this part of the post.
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