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Tornado-Snapped Pines: Removal Required

Pines snapped by tornadoes will not regrow limbs like hardwoods. They must be removed for safety.

If the standing trunks pose no hazard to structures or people, they can be left as wildlife habitat for woodpeckers and other cavity nesters. Otherwise, hire a certified arborist for removal.

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