Trees biologically adapt themselves to wind and ice if these destructive agents are part of an average annual growing season. Under normal weather conditions, trees sway in the wind and these movements strengthen the woody material developing the stem and limbs.
Abnormal weather conditions and storms are what damages and (directly or indirectly) kills many trees. There is just no way to protect all trees from all types of storm damage. Trees simply are not adapted to survive worst-case storms. Storm damage to trees usually comes in six ways - via blow-down, stem failure, crown twist, root failure, branch failure and lightning strike. Here are ways to minimize the damage from each of these types of tree storm damage.
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Great article. I own a tree removal company and its always nice to see and read about my field.
@chainsaw where are you located?
Well this is nice article… Thanks.