Grenfell
ArboristSite Member
Just a general question -
I often hear people worrying about large trees near their homes falling due to storms, high winds, etc.
How valid a worry is this?
In my neighbourhood, there are many large eastern white pines (70-100'). These trees have obviously been here quite a while (some over 100 years, I'd wager). Also many oaks (pin, red, bur) and mature red and sugar maples. They've withstood many storms and weather extremes over those years, I'd also wager.
So, assuming the tree in question is essentially healthy - good form, no trunk rot, etc. what is the actual danger of it being blown over?
I'm thinking it's minimal and people are playing to fears from 'old wives' tales' passed down through the years rather than actual fact. Several healthy specimens have recently been felled in my area and it saddens me as there doesn't appear to be a reason I consider valid. A rotted, decaying tree I could understand, but healthy ones?
Just curious...
I often hear people worrying about large trees near their homes falling due to storms, high winds, etc.
How valid a worry is this?
In my neighbourhood, there are many large eastern white pines (70-100'). These trees have obviously been here quite a while (some over 100 years, I'd wager). Also many oaks (pin, red, bur) and mature red and sugar maples. They've withstood many storms and weather extremes over those years, I'd also wager.
So, assuming the tree in question is essentially healthy - good form, no trunk rot, etc. what is the actual danger of it being blown over?
I'm thinking it's minimal and people are playing to fears from 'old wives' tales' passed down through the years rather than actual fact. Several healthy specimens have recently been felled in my area and it saddens me as there doesn't appear to be a reason I consider valid. A rotted, decaying tree I could understand, but healthy ones?
Just curious...