Summer storms in Australia bring with them violent winds and rain, and during this volatile weather, property is quickly damaged when parts of a tree become flying debris. It is important that homeowners know how to stop their trees from becoming a flying projectile and that is where our tree service company comes to the rescue. Tree branch trimming and dead tree removal are just two services provided which take away the hazardous parts of a tree. While tree retention and restoration to full health is always the best outcome, sometimes tree removal means that the chance of a rogue tree landing on your home is greatly reduced. Our website gives further information about the services available.
While trees can live for generations without any kind of help from human beings, this does not mean that you can simply ignore their condition if you have any on your land. This is because diseases can develop out of sight and within the structure of the tree, with long-term and devastating consequences. While it is not always easy to see if your tree has a problem, there are certain tell-tale signs to look out for, which should prompt you to take further action. What are these?
Reasons to Protect
As trees can be so valuable due to their ability to absorb carbon and as they are, in any case, pleasant to be around, you should do whatever you can to protect them. Further, a badly damaged or diseased tree can represent a significant threat. If it were to collapse suddenly, it could cause injury or death to anyone close by or substantially damage nearby property.
Lacklustre Growth
Deciduous trees rely on an annual cycle, and they should spring into life at the start of the growing season. Be on the lookout for this important day and inspect the leaves carefully as they emerge. If they appear to be brown or brittle or fall to the ground in large numbers, there's something wrong.
Damage to Bark
Look closely at the trunk and accessible branches to determine the condition of the bark. If a tree is in trouble, you may start to notice cracks or some of the bark may appear loose or missing. Certainly, no tree trunk is super smooth, and you can expect some degradation, but if you can see a large crack extending right into the tree's centre, disease may be present.
Fungal Infection
Trees should not have too much in the way of fungi around the base of the trunk or on the tree itself. These are infections in their own right and can indicate issues with the root system.
Ineffective Roots
Major issues with the roots will manifest in yellow leaves, poor growth levels in spring and even some dead branches. This indicates that the root network is not able to gather as much moisture from the surrounding land as it should.
Expert Attention
Of course, you are not a tree expert and can only make assumptions. However, if you do notice anything worrisome, bring in an arborist as soon as possible. If the tree cannot be treated, they will take care of its removal, which is only a job for specialists due to the potential danger involved.
For more information on tree removals, contact a professional near you.
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