HIVERNANT ARBORISTS

Whether the cause is ice, snow, wind or careless humans, when a tree is damaged the resulting question is, "Can we Save it?"

Recent research has opened the Industry's eyes, and minds, as to how trees react to such trauma and how they respond to various treatment techniques.

A tree damaged like the one in the photo is young and a great candidated for restoration. However, it will likely require repeated pruning and other attention over the next 5 or more years.

Therefore, with any restoration project, we must start to think in terms of "TreeTime."

Trees respond to damage by sealing off the wounded area. Small wounds may take a year or two while larger wounds may take a decade or more! The key concept to understand about trees is that they do not "heal" thier wounds in the way that humans and animals do. They are only capable of "sealing" them off from the rest of the tree. This is a process we call CODIT:Comparmentalization of Decay In Trees.

Consequently, any restoration effort requires a commitment on your part to stick it out for the long haul.

The tree at the right is a Pecan Tree (Carya illinoinensis) that was damaged 10 years prior by a banned pruning technique called "Topping".

This particular tree, located near Raliegh, NC, has been under the care of our Colleague, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Guy Meilleur of Better Tree Care Associates.

As can be seen this tree still shows signs of the original damage and is not yet fully restored.

This tree demonstrates well the concept of "Tree Time." It is estimated that This particular tree will require more work over the next 6 to 10 years.

In 2007 Arborists from Hivernant took part one of the ongoing restoration prunings on this and several other trees. John Jacob is featured in this photo.

The techniques and methods being advanced by our colleague in NC are proving to be almost miraculous in helping trees that would otherwise have been "written off."

Considering that the tree had been growing for nearly 60 years before it was mutilated by "Topping" it may seem that the recovery process and time may be excessive.

However, since the tree is more than capable of living beyond 200 years, the time we take now to help it recover is more than justified.

But that leads us to the ultimate question regarding tree restoration...

"Should my tree be restored"

Your Personal Arborists from Hivernant have the experience and training to help you make the right decisions. We will help you look at the decision from several directions and help you sift through information to allow you to come to the best decision for your situation.

Every situation is different and as unique as the people and the tree involved. No two are ever the same and each one requires a unique solution.