TREE EDUCATION
As a resident of North Central Florida, you're probably well aware that our geographic area is susceptible to its fair share of hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rainfall, high wind speeds, and hard-hitting weather events. There are a number of preparedness factors to consider when readying your home or business for an impending hurricane, one of which is your trees. Without regular tree care from your local Gainesville arborist, extreme weather events, like hurricanes, can put your home, business, and property, and all those within them in danger of fallen limbs and damaged trees. Here, our arborist in Gainesville, FL, at SkyFrog Tree Service offers a hurricane readiness guide for your trees.
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For those who own property in North Central Florida, tree pruning and deadwood removal are two critical components of tree care and preservation. Whether a tree has a blight of fungus or previous storm damage has affected your tree's health, there are a variety of reasons deadwood can develop within a tree. Once a branch is dead, it is at a high risk of breaking off and causing damage to your loved ones or property, particularly in a hurricane. That's where pruning comes in. Profession pruning from certified Gainesville arborists offers the benefits of tree longevity, structural integrity, reduced maintenance, and the reduced risk of hazards during and after a heavy storm or hurricane
If you're an avid tree enthusiast, you might be rather knowledgeable about the overall signs that indicate your trees are healthy. But most property owners don't have the training and certifications required to assess tree health professionally. We recommend scheduling a tree assessment with a certified arborist, such as those at SkyFrog Tree Service, as they can assess the health and structural integrity of all trees on your property. Our arborist will identify any existing tree health problems, such as disease, decay, or weak limbs, and recommend the best tree care services to ensure your trees and property remain safe through a hurricane.
Some trees are more stable than others. Some trees, particularly mature and well-established, older trees, may have incredible structural integrity and stability. However, other trees may have greater instability, which can be worrisome during high winds, heavy rainfall, and flying debris during a hurricane. For trees that may be more prone to becoming unstable during a hurricane or those susceptible to uprooting, installing a supplemental support system can effectively stabilize the tree and reduce the risk that it will topple over during a hurricane. Consult your arborist to determine the best solutions for your specific tree and property needs.
During a hurricane, many seemingly mundane objects sitting outdoors can quickly become safety hazards. Potential safety hazards during hurricane season can vary widely, ranging from patio furniture and gardening tools to debris near trees and fallen limbs. High wind speeds common during a hurricane can turn these seemingly harmless objects into damage-causing culprits, potentially damaging trees and nearby structures. Be sure to walk around your property and clear out the areas surrounding your trees to help reduce potential hazards to tree health.
One of the best things you can do in readying your property and trees for a hurricane is to stay up to date with local weather reports, hurricane warnings and projections, and any updated recommendations from local authorities. Take time to develop an emergency plan with specified actions you can take to aid your trees if there are hanging branches that need to be removed or vulnerable limbs that require temporary support. Being vigilant and remaining prepared will help you ensure that you have the information you need to respond during a hurricane.
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