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“ This kind of storm is just unprecedented in our area so our trees are not necessarily adapted to it, ” he said. “ Our trees are just not made for sustained, gusty, high, high winds like that. ”
The timing of the violent storm also made things worse. Saturday ’ s storm hit when the trees were full of leaves and seeds, Petryk said, and the ground was wet from spring rains. “ Essentially, the soil is so saturated that the trees just pulled out of the soil, ” he explained in an interview Tuesday.
Wind and storm
One tree expert indicated that “ the problem lies mostly with trees that have been developed around and had roots cut, crushed or town in the process. They may be ensuring decay ” We have heard from owners that “ the tree was healthy ”. “ Trees most at risk are those whose environment changed (say “ This kind of storm is just unprecedented in our area so our trees are not necessarily adapted to it, ” he said. “ Our trees are just not made for sustained, gusty, high, high winds like that. ” The timing of the violent storm also made things worse. Saturday ’ s storm hit when the trees were full of leaves and seeds, Petryk said, and the ground was wet from spring rains. “ Essentially, the soil is so saturated that the trees just pulled out of the soil, ” he explained in an interview.. Wind and storm in the last 5 - 10 years), ” Smith says. When trees that were living in the midst of a forest lose the protection of a rim of trees and become stand - alones in new housing lots or become the edge trees of the forest, they are made more vulnerable to strong weather elements such as wind. Identify Tree Root Rot – symptoms: Root rot is a disease that attacks the roots of trees growing in wet or damp soil. This decaying disease can cut the life short of just about any type of tree or plant and has symptoms similar to other diseases and pest problems, like poor growth, wilted leaves, early leaf drop, branch dieback, and eventual death. There are two causes for root rot, but the main cause is poorly drained or overwatered soils. These soggy conditions prevent roots from absorbing all the oxygen they require to live. As the oxygen - starved roots die and decay, their rot can spread to healthier roots, even if the soggy conditions have been rectified.
1. Poor growth. 2. has recently Wilted or brown leaves.
3. Smaller than normal leaves. 4. Weak and decaying branches. 5. Thinner canopy. Tree care, maintenance and assessment
As the number of storms escalate, so too does the damage that can be caused. Safety options should be explored carefully, not only to protect our residents but also the corporation ’ s assets. Our trees are important in our community for many reasons, including the curb appeal and shading. It is appropriate to reach out to those who are experts in the tree business in order to provide risk management and to have a support system in place to address the health of them.. Perhaps too, we must look to the kind of replacement tree that will best serve the community in light of the more frequent wind and storms. While we can appreciate the tree planting, when the trees are small, in a new development, it has often been said that the size that the tree will be is not conducive in the space it has been planted in. Your certified arborist can be a special friend on your property – the care, health and maintenance of your trees are important. Remember, there are Tree Protection By - laws in most communities. Condominiums are not exempt from following the by - law that requires property owners to apply and obtain a permit before removing a Distinctive Tree (by definition) or any trees located within a Tree Protection Area. Trees within the Condominium Community are privately owned. Check out the City of London website for more on trees and the procedures required in London before proceeding with removal of any tree. This by - law came into effect March 1, 2021. https://london.ca/living - london/water - environment/trees/privately - owned - trees
CCI Review 2022/2023 — 1
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