Storm Damage – How can we help here at ProHort?
With the severity of this winter’s storms continuing to affect the stability of many of our trees, it is becoming ever more prevalent that the changing climate is having an effect on the UK’s weather, causing post storm damage. With storms becoming more severe and erratic, the management and planting strategies for our woodlands will require adaptation to cope with these events. It is therefore essential that trees are strategically placed in the right places, to ensure our forests’ resilience to climate change.
Increasing climate change means that storms normally only seen in North-East Scotland have now spread across the UK. Woodlands that were considered safe are now suffering from damages and in some cases have been completely destroyed by storm damage.
Infact, after the most recent storms, it has been reported that 4,000 hectares of woodland were affected, this equates to an estimated 8 million trees. Many species of trees anchor roots, and woodlands shape themselves in a way to help them withstand the British weather, however it appears that further action is required to compensate for these worsening storms.
The 4,000 hectares that were reported to be effected, also included trees that are still standing adjacent to windblown areas. However, these will need to be felled, as they are now vulnerable due to their weakened root systems. With the more recently reported storms including storm Eunice and Franklin, this is an urgent point to be considered.
How can we help?
Here at ProHort we can provide BS5837 Tree Surveys which would provide the appropriate recommendations for the future of the tree and prevent storm damage. To book your tree survey, contact one of our team members today on 01782 479479 or enquire at [email protected].
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