Preventing Wind Damaged Trees – March 2018 – Part 1

We have a couple times of year where the wind in the Tri-Cities gets a little out of control. When and if the time comes where you need to take proactive action to prevent damage to your property, we would love to help. We look forward to helping you prevent any damage possible.

Historic, specimen and even yard trees are valuable, especially when landscapes are designed around them. While these trees provide economic and ecological value to our landscapes, they can also become major financial and social losses during storms.

Most storm events bring wind and precipitation; factors that affect how trees stand up and fall down. Trees are biologically engineered to adjust to wind. Under normal weather conditions, trees sway in the wind and that movement causes the trunk wood to strengthen over time. During the life of a tree, it develops a trait known as “wind firmness”. Most open-grown trees develop good wind firmness in all directions over the years. Trees grown in confined areas may not be as wind firm and storm resilient.

There are several types of storm damage that occurs to trees: blow-over, stem or branch failure, crown twist, and root failure. Each type is the result of a complex and interactive mix of past maintenance practices, tree structure and climate.

Moving Forward
We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal, tree trimming needs, and preventative maintenance needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We strive to be your only and best option for tree pruners in the Tri-Cities.

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