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Reducing damage from storms with preventive action
Damage to trees from storms can be minimized by designing and implementing a tree management plan. Unfortunately, most folks are unaware that designing and executing a plan can help prevent problems. This page lists the items that can reduce damage. Click on any to launch detailed information.
Prevention strategies for new plantings
- See: Design the site appropriately
- See: Select the right tree for the right place
- See: Choose good quality nursery stock
- See: Plant trees appropriately
- See: Preventively prune
- Develop and execute a preventive maintenance plan including the procedures below.
Prevention strategies for existing trees
General Procedures
- Root depth determination
- Rooting space evaluation
- Middle and upper trunk assessment
- See: Lower trunk assessment
- See: Root collar examination
- See: Canopy and branches
- See: Preventive pruning
- See: Do not cut roots on existing trees
