Spring 2007
The unexpected and devastating snowstorm in our area in October 2006 caused a lot of damage to our local trees. A snowstorm with heavy wet snow along with wind can cause enough damage by itself. This snow fell down on top of unsuspecting trees. These trees did not have time to shed their foliage. The snow on the foliage of these unsuspecting trees was just too heavy for them to bear.
Many trees snapped off like glass. Some trees were totally destroyed, while others had broken tops and broken branches. Some trees were flexible and bent right over to touch their roots.
Too many people became alarmed and started cutting down their damaged trees. In many cases there was no choice.
However, in a lot of cases one could save the trees by carefully trimming the right branches in strategic locations.
Remember that the root system is still in place and ready to support the tree as it was. Now after the broken and damaged branches, which have been cut away, the tree is putting all of its energy in producing new growth; more branches.
Some trees may produce too many new branches and you may have to do some extra pruning and removing branches at a later time to let more important branches take over.
Those of you who lost your trees will want to replace them.
We need trees. Trees help clean the air from pollution and provide us with life sustaining oxygen. Trees are very important in our ecosystem.
Trees provide shelter from the sun (shade). Large shade trees can keep a house much cooler during the hot summer months. Trees provide protection from winds. Trees house all kind of animals, such as birds, squirrels, etc. Flowering trees provide nectar for bees, hummingbirds, and other insects. The fragrance of early flowering trees affects our moods as spring is here again. Some flowering trees are fruit trees and later in the season bear fruit for us to enjoy, feed insects, birds, etc. We need trees to survive.
It is sad that storms come and go and leave devastating affects on nature. It is even worse when trees are cut down, without respect, to make way for new subdivisions, roads, etc.
Many of the large trees take a lifetime to grow to a point that they are beneficial to us in some of the ways as described above. Yet, they are cut down in just a few minutes.
Let us make a difference and plant trees. Plant shade trees to shade your house. Plant ornamental flowering and fruit trees to feed the small creatures, as well as to enjoy the signs of a new season, its fragrance and beauty.
The unexpected and devastating snowstorm in our area in October 2006 caused a lot of damage to our local trees. A snowstorm with heavy wet snow along with wind can cause enough damage by itself. This snow fell down on top of unsuspecting trees. These trees did not have time to shed their foliage. The snow on the foliage of these unsuspecting trees was just too heavy for them to bear.
Many trees snapped off like glass. Some trees were totally destroyed, while others had broken tops and broken branches. Some trees were flexible and bent right over to touch their roots.
Too many people became alarmed and started cutting down their damaged trees. In many cases there was no choice.
However, in a lot of cases one could save the trees by carefully trimming the right branches in strategic locations.
Remember that the root system is still in place and ready to support the tree as it was. Now after the broken and damaged branches, which have been cut away, the tree is putting all of its energy in producing new growth; more branches.
Some trees may produce too many new branches and you may have to do some extra pruning and removing branches at a later time to let more important branches take over.
Those of you who lost your trees will want to replace them.
We need trees. Trees help clean the air from pollution and provide us with life sustaining oxygen. Trees are very important in our ecosystem.
Trees provide shelter from the sun (shade). Large shade trees can keep a house much cooler during the hot summer months. Trees provide protection from winds. Trees house all kind of animals, such as birds, squirrels, etc. Flowering trees provide nectar for bees, hummingbirds, and other insects. The fragrance of early flowering trees affects our moods as spring is here again. Some flowering trees are fruit trees and later in the season bear fruit for us to enjoy, feed insects, birds, etc. We need trees to survive.
It is sad that storms come and go and leave devastating affects on nature. It is even worse when trees are cut down, without respect, to make way for new subdivisions, roads, etc.
Many of the large trees take a lifetime to grow to a point that they are beneficial to us in some of the ways as described above. Yet, they are cut down in just a few minutes.
Let us make a difference and plant trees. Plant shade trees to shade your house. Plant ornamental flowering and fruit trees to feed the small creatures, as well as to enjoy the signs of a new season, its fragrance and beauty.
