Minnesota DNR Offers Advice for Dealing With Storm Damaged Trees

By Duncan Johnson

Minnesota –-(Ammoland.com)- Cleanup following a storm can be an overwhelming task for homeowners. Knowing which trees to save and which to remove can impact safety and the survival of remaining trees, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

DNR forestry outreach specialist Jennifer Teegarden offers the following tips.

Do:

• Approach damaged trees with caution. Stay clear of downed wires and call 911.
• Carefully inspect standing trees for damage and deal with hazardous trees first. If possible, ask a forester or arborist for advice.
• Trees should be removed if more than 50 percent of the trunk or live branches in the crown are damaged, and if the tree is unnaturally leaning or roots are damaged.
• Watch for detached branches, loosely hanging branches and split or cracked trunks that can cause injury or further damage.
• Use proper pruning techniques to remove broken limbs by cutting just outside the branch collar, but limit pruning to making the tree safe. Too much pruning can weaken an already stressed tree.
• Water stressed and damaged trees weekly to help them repair and rebuild. Be careful not to …Read the Rest

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