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Storm-Damaged Trees: Assessment, Recovery, and When to Call an Arborist

Ice, snow, and wind storms cause extensive tree damage. Snow and ice add tons of extra weight. Stems and branches break; some trees completely bent over.

Here's what to do after a storm:

Three Categories of Tree Damage
What to Do to Help Trees Recover
Staking and Straightening Trees
What to Do with a Stump
How to Choose an Arborist
Determining the Value of a Tree
Insurance Claims

More Information:
University of Georgia "Storm Damaged Trees"
University of Missouri "Repairing Storm Damage to Trees"
University of Tennessee "Storm Damaged Residential Trees"

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