A passing cold front spawned a band of severe weather last night through northern Bergen County NJ and Westchester County NY. These intense storms with high winds caused power outages and knocked down trees.
Where do you turn when you have a fallen tree on your property?
To an arborist, especially if the tree or limb is large. An arborist has access to specialized equipment to safely remove the tree.
See expert tree removal rigging by our certified tree care experts.
Here are some tips from a certified arborist on how to prepare your trees for the next storm.
Top 5 Tips on preventing storm damage to your trees:
- Prune overgrown canopies. In the event of heavy winds, a tree canopy can act as a sail. Proper tree pruning will allow wind to pass through the canopy easily and eliminate hazardous limbs
- Cable weak branch attachments. Cabling and bracing create artificial support to structurally weak or injured trees. These mechanical supports prevent injuries such as branch breakage, which inevitably lead to wood decay.
- Water & Fertilize. Keep trees as healthy as possible with timely watering and proper fertilization. Healthy, vigorous trees adjust more quickly to changes in the environment, are more wind firm, and react more effectively to damage.
- Remove hazardous trees. Tree removal can be avoided in some cases, particularly when a safe and reasonable alternative is available. However, if a tree is hazardous and cannot be saved, it is best to call in a certified professional to aid in the removal.
- Call a Certified Arborist. A qualified arborist can help you make an assessment regarding tree health and the likelihood of trees falling during a storm by conducting periodic inspections using sound diagnostic practices.
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