STORM RESPONSE – FIRST AID FOR TREES

Maureen Sexsmith-West ISA Certified Arborist 4600A

Weather events can result in a variety of issues related to trees.

debris and broken limbs

hail damage (shredded leaves and damage to young bark)

flooding and root suffocation

blow over or failure

While it may seem urgent, take time before making a decision regarding the future of your tree. Trees are resilient and should be assessed by a Certified Arborist who better understand their potential for recovery. Here are a few outstanding videos produced by the Arbor Day Foundation that provide advise on what steps you should be following and to caution against opportunistic ‘door knockers’.

After the storm

Watch Out for Scam Artists

Can This Tree be Saved?

First for Your Tree

Storm damaged trees can be dangerous. Hire an INSURED, licensed arborist.

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