There are many reasons why trees can sometimes fall. These include inadequate planting conditions, advanced insect infestation, malnutrition, poor soil condition, floods, construction damage, old age and many other causes. One of the most common reasons why a tree falls suddenly is the lack of professional tree trimming. First of all, it's important to note that fallen trees are the exception at any time, including storms.
Most trees don't collapse or lose important branches. I estimate that less than three trees out of every 100,000 fall during a storm. Trees can take a long time to respond to disturbances. When a tree falls in a storm, it can be the result of damage caused 10 to 15 years ago.
Any tree that tilts at an angle greater than 15 degrees may indicate root damage or wind damage. In addition, trees that lean to the east are also more likely to fall, since the wind blows from the west. If the winds come from an unusual direction and with a higher speed than usual, trees may be vulnerable to falling. Over time, the tree becomes too unstable and a gentle wind, flood, or hurricane can easily push it down.
Insect infestations, including fungi that cause trees to decay, damage the internal tissues and wood of the tree. Eliminating all the trees around a building can cause wind speed to double, putting roofs, buildings and lives at greater risk. The compact nature of the soil also makes it very stable and much more difficult to uproot a tree from this soil. What scientists discovered is that neighborhoods with more tree cover fared better in the event of a storm.
Thousands of other trees were felled, so the caretakers had to take care of removing them first. Trees that are planted shallow in hard soil through which they cannot penetrate will develop shallow roots. Since most roots are only 18 to 24 inches below the ground, an overload of rain followed by a strong wind can easily uproot the tree. Sandy soils drain water very quickly and, therefore, the tree doesn't get enough water or nutrients unless it has very deep roots.
These are very different circumstances than a tree in nature, where the decomposition of plant matter and animal activity lead to nutrient-rich soil, the soil is rarely compacted (especially if it's not close to where humans regularly tread), it has a variety of plants around it to promote a mycorrhiza net. and it has windbreaks and natural protections around it. An arborist like in Tree Lopping Townsville Services will work with you to develop a treatment plan to remedy the situation or, if your tree is at risk of infection, you can create a preventive plan to prevent diseases. Excessive monsoon rainfall is another major weather problem for trees with weak branches and underdeveloped root systems.
A hole in the trunk of a tree usually indicates signs of decay as a result of poor pruning practices. Fallen trees near houses, suburbs and cities were often mistreated or mismanaged in previous years.
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