Why is tree care so important?

Trees are a precious part of our environment, and play a crucial role in regulating our planet’s climate. However, trees also need regular maintenance to thrive and provide the services they can.

Tree care is an important practice that involves monitoring, pruning, trimming, watering and fertilizing trees to ensure their health and growth. Regular tree care allows problems and diseases to be detected early and treated before they become more severe. This can include removing dead branches, training pruning and treating diseases and pests.

One of the main benefits of tree care is the prevention of public safety risks. Dead branches, diseased trees and damaged trees can be dangerous for nearby people and property. Storms and high winds can also cause damage to trees, leading to public safety risks. With regular tree maintenance, you can reduce these risks by removing dead branches, branches with embedded bark and overhanging branches, and by bracing branches likely to cause damage.

Another benefit of tree care is the promotion of tree health. Healthy trees are more resistant to disease and pests, and are better equipped to withstand bad weather. Sick or weakened trees are more likely to be attacked by pests or diseases, which can lead to unusual foliage coloring, leaf wilting or even, in some cases, tree death. By regularly monitoring the health of trees, problems can be identified at an early stage and the necessary measures taken to deal with the biotic and abiotic factors afflicting the trees, thus protecting them in the best possible way.

Tree care can also contribute to the beauty and ornamental value of your surroundings. Trees are often used to beautify urban landscapes and green spaces, and their appearance can have a significant impact on the visual appeal of an area. Poorly maintained, diseased or damaged trees can be unsightly and reduce the ornamental value of a landscape. With regular maintenance, trees can preserve their beauty and appearance, while promoting the ecological services they provide.

Indeed, trees that reach maturity can provide numerous ecological services, including improved air quality by absorbing atmospheric pollutants, producing oxygen, intercepting precipitation, mitigating urban heat islands and so on.