Tree Prep Tips Before Hurricane Season

With hurricane season starting, it’s not just your roof or windows that need attention - your trees do too! High winds and heavy rain can quickly turn weak or poorly maintained trees into major hazards. Taking proactive measures is critical in reducing the likelihood of storm related tree damage. Proper preparation can prevent costly damage, improve safety, and ensure your property is better equipped to weather the storm.

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Identify Trees Posing a High-Risk

The first step in storm-readiness is consulting with one of our Certified Arborists. Our Certified Arborists can evaluate the trees on your property to identify:

• Dead and damaged limbs: Dead and damaged limbs are likely to fall during high winds and cause damage to structures, vehicles, and even worse, cause personal injury.
• Weak branch unions or co-dominant stems: Structurally compromised branch & stem attachments pose a high risk of failure due to high winds and rain.
• Root damage or decay: To an untrained eye, a compromised root zone can be difficult to recognize below the soil surface. However, a Certified Arborist is trained to recognize problems in the root zone which, in turn, can help to quantify the likelihood of failure.

If you’re unsure about the health or stability of a tree, don’t wait until a storm hits to find out.

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Improving Trees Resilience with Pruning and Cabling

Proactive tree care measures can go a long way in reducing storm-related damage. Structural pruning targets oversized & overextended limbs with the ultimate goal of reducing the likelihood of failure. Cabling and bracing can even further reduce the likelihood of failure by providing additional support to weak branch and stem unions.

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Get Ahead of the Storm - Schedule Your Inspection Today

Don’t wait until the next hurricane warning to take action. One of our Certified Arborists can assess the trees on your property and recommend a management plan to help ensure your trees will weather the storm and offer peace of mind for you and your property.

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‍Contact Gunnison Tree Services today to schedule a tree assessment and ensure your property is storm-ready before the next storm hits. Stay safe this hurricane season!