Trees respond effectively to pruning of damaged parts and canopy modification to suit. Often the tree parts that fail have isolated structural defects and the remaining tree structure is of a sound nature.

After a high wind event has gone through an area, it is a great idea to consult an arborist to assess the body language of your tree to ensure no ‘unnoticeable’ structural damage to the untrained eye has been overlooked.

Not only do large wind events cause tens of millions of dollars of damage to properties each year, but they also have irreversible, long-lasting effects on our tree population in the urban environment. Much of which can be avoided with prudent tree management.