What To Do for Tree Safety After a Storm
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Uncertain about what to do for tree safety after a storm? Find out how to spot danger signs, avoid hazards, and protect your trees with our expert advice. After a storm, start by looking for anything that could hurt someone straight away. Check if a tree has fallen across a road, a pavement, a driveway, or a doorway. If it blocks a safe exit from the home, treat it as urgent and do not try to force your way past branches that may shift. Look...
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Who Is Responsible for a Fallen Tree
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Find out who is responsible for a fallen tree and how to handle property damage. Expert guidance on liability and safety for fallen trees across the UK. A fallen tree problem is not only when a whole tree lies on the ground. It can also be a large limb that snaps off and lands on a roof, a shed, a car, a fence, or across a driveway. If it blocks access, damages property, or creates a safety risk, it counts as a problem that needs action. It...
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How Tree Surgeons Help Prevent Storm Damage
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Storms can cause many different problems for trees in gardens, streets and parks. Strong winds may snap branches, twist crowns and even uproot whole trees in very wet soil. Heavy rain softens the ground, which makes tall trees more likely to lean or topple over. Wet, heavy snow can weigh down branches until they crack or break off onto cars, sheds or fences. Hail can strip leaves and damage bark, making trees more open to pests, rot and disease...
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10 Signs You Need a Tree Surgeon
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Dead or dying branches can be dangerous. They may fall without warning, especially in strong wind or bad weather. These branches also signal that the tree could be stressed, diseased or decaying from the inside. A tree surgeon can assess the tree’s condition and remove any unsafe limbs before they become a risk. In some cases, pruning the affected branches helps the rest of the tree recover. However, if a large part of the tree is already dead,...
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Common Causes Of Tree Emergencies In The UK
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As trees age, their wood naturally becomes weaker in some places. Old trees often have dead branches, hollow sections, or areas of rot inside their trunks. From the outside, they may still look strong and full of character, yet inside, they can be fragile. This hidden decay is one of the main reasons older trees are involved in emergencies. Rot can begin to attack the roots, the base of the trunk or even some of the major limbs higher up. Fungi...
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Signs A Tree Is Unsafe And Needs Urgent Attention
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Trees provide shade, shelter and a home for wildlife, but when a tree becomes unsafe it can turn into a serious hazard. A failing tree can cause damage to property, roads and buildings, and can lead to injury to people and animals. Knowing the warning signs in time means you can act before the situation becomes dangerous. If you notice any of the signs below, you should keep clear of the tree and arrange a visit from a professional tree surgeon...
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