If storm water seems to flow toward the trees along your walking paths or the trees in the median in the middle of the road, the water may end up sitting on exposed tree roots or surrounding the base of the tree. If this happens on a regular basis, the wood could rot and the tree could suffer damage. Luckily, as a city manager or anyone else charged with the care of trees, there are things you can do.
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As time passes, a tree can begin to weaken and become structurally unsound due to disease, pests and age. A damaged tree can pose a serious risk to people and property underneath it, so it is important you are able to recognise the signs that a tree needs to be removed. Below are some things you should look out for when inspecting a tree.
A Leaning Tree
Although it is normal for trees to lean a little, if the angle of the lean suddenly increases, this is a sign that the tree is compromised and may soon fall.
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There are many different techniques when it comes to pruning trees, but none of them produce quite such dramatic results as a full pollarding. Pollarding is a drastic step, taken when the maximum growth height of a tree needs to be reduced, and the large amount of the foliage removed during pollarding can put your tree's health under considerable strain. As such, it's important to know if a tree is suitable or unsuitable for pollarding and how to achieve the operation successfully without causing permanent damage to your tree.
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If you have mature trees growing on your land, they can certainly add beauty and kerb appeal. However, it's very important that you have your trees regularly maintained and pruned by a professional tree service company. Read on to find out why.
Cavity prevention
A common problem with many old trees is 'branch-drop'. This phenomenon can occur at any time of the year, presenting a potential danger to life and property.
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Trees are ecologically vital. The role they play in the natural cycle cannot be under-estimated. The carbon dioxide, wood and timber, shades and acting as wind breakers shows why we need to care for them as needed.
Tree consultants are there to provide you with fast and reliable advice on managing your trees and how you can live safely with them. Some of their services include the following:
Tree surveys and inspection
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