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Drought-stressed Trees Need Extra Care

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division recently declared an end to the drought affecting much of our state.  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.

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.