Spring is coming… slowly.
Trees are finally budding or in bloom, the weather is warming up, and the early morning hum of construction sites has started again. Now is the perfect time to see how your trees fared during the winter and check for any infestations or diseases, as well as prepare for any renovations or building projects on your property.
Arborist Reports and Assessments
Spring time means it’s construction time in Ontario! If you’re looking to build or renovate on your property, you need to ensure you have the proper permits and permissions for the trees affected. We specialize in Arborist Reports and Tree Permit reports for use when applying for Private Tree Bylaw Permits.
Our extensive experience working with local governments give us the expertise and knowledge when it comes to bylaws regarding trees on your property. Peter Wynnyczuk is also a certified Tree Risk Assessor, Butternut Health Assessor, Utility Arborist, and ISA-certified arborist. We can help you navigate the bylaws and provide you with the best information available to complete projects on your property.
Checking your Tree Health
If you suspect your trees are budding too late, or not budding at all, they could have a disease or be suffering from an infestation.
At this time of year, frost cracking can become obvious. If water got into the bark in the winter and froze, this expansion can severely damage the trunk and structure of the tree. It can disrupt the flow of nutrients and cause death in the tree.
Always important to look for is Emerald Ash Borer if you have ash trees on your property. The telltale sign of an infestation is that the higher branches of the tree don’t bud or they start to die, while the lower branches appear healthy. This is because this bug cuts off the flow of nutrients starting from the top of the tree and works its way down. If you see an uneven bud on your ash trees this year, you likely have an infestation and the tree will need to be removed.
Other diseases and infestations such as Gypsy Moth, Asian Long Horned Beetle, and Anthracnose have clear symptoms for you to look for in spring as well. Visit our information pages to learn how to identify these.
Contact Us
If you’re concerned about the trees on your property or require some permits for renovations, contact us. We are certified to help you with a variety of issues with the trees on your property.
Phone: 416-399-4490
Email: info@paurbanforestryconsulting.com
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