Storm Damage
Why You Need an Arborist When Dealing with Storm Damage to Trees
A storm can be a tree’s worst enemy. Strong winds mixed with heavy rain have the ability to push and pull trees to their breaking point. This can cause a wide range of problems. If a storm has caused damage on your property, we recommend taking the following steps:
Evaluate the Storm Damage
After a storm hits, it is important to assess the damage before beginning the cleanup process. Evaluate the condition of the area, including the trees and structures. Trees don’t discriminate and may land on vehicles or structures. They can also intermingle with power lines, meaning that contacting the power company is something you should do as soon as possible.
Clean with Caution
Once you have evaluated the damage, you can start to clean up the area. However, for your safety and the safety of your property, it is best to only clean up minor debris from the damaged trees. Trees that are severely damaged, leaning, or falling should be handled by tree care professionals.
Contact an Arborist
Working with Advanced Tree Care following a storm is a great way to manage damage to the trees on your property. Our expert arborists are able to offer advice for tree care following the destruction. When a storm causes a limb to be ripped from a tree, a large wound is created. In order for the tree to recover, proper pruning is required which allows the tree to best defend itself and adapt to its new conditions. An arborist can also help with the prevention of diseases while your trees are recovering.
Prevent Future Damage
Not only can an expert arborist help with the damage caused by a storm, but they can also provide advice for minimizing damage in the future. With a thorough inspection of your trees, an arborist my recommend prevention measures such as proper pruning, fertilization, or possibly complete removal. Should you find that you are dealing with storm damage, or if you want to learn how to minimize it, contact us for more information.
About Advanced Tree Care
Advanced Tree Care has been providing professional services to the GTA, York Region and Lake Simcoe since 2004. We pride ourselves on our ISA Certified Arborists, and state of the art equipment.
Advanced Tree Care’s trained, educated & certified professional Arborists promote safe work practices and environmental stewardship. Our team of highly skilled and accredited Arborists provide our clients with the highest-quality tree care and customer service. With expert knowledge, professional service and a commitment to environmentally sensible practices, we preserve the vitality of trees and enhance the surrounding landscapes.
We are Arborists and tree care experts, and have devoted our entire service portfolio to trees. This focused approach to our specialty is why Advanced Tree Care is your best source for effective tree care solutions. Our knowledge of trees is the best available to home owners and property managers within the Greater Toronto Area. We have an extraordinary understanding of tree biology, Arboricultural Science, safe work practices, and municipal tree preservation policy.
