Drought-stressed Trees Need Extra Care
It is important to know that drought-stressed trees need monitoring and given the best possible growing conditions to recover. Click here for a technical report on caring for post-drought trees and here for a press release issued by the Georgia Urban Forest Council, Trees Atlanta, and the Georgia Arborist Association.
Before a Storm
Worried about your trees after last night’s storm? Georgia Forestry Commission has a good resource, “The Homeowner’s Role in Maintaining The Urban Forest.” http://www.gatrees.org/CommunityForests/Stormsafety.cfm
After a Storm
Looking for information on recovery of your urban forest after a storm? For a good list of certified arborists and tree care companies, go to www.georgiaarborist.org. Homeowners and community officials can find information on preparing and responding quickly and safely before and after storms at www.gatrees.org. Click here to read about the urban forest and storms and how planning ahead to handle a storm’s damage is the best defense in urban forestry.
