What is dead wood? Dead wood maybe part of a tree or branch which is no longer alive but can still be attached to a tree. Most trees routinely shed twigs and small branches throughout their life. Larger branches and main limbs of a tree sometimes die off which could indicate a problem with your trees health such as Ash Die Back. It is always wise to get a health assessment from a qualified tree surgeon, especially on trees that are close to properties, overhead cables (power and phone lines) and public spaces, such as roads and footpaths.
Norfolk Tree Surgeons normally see a surge in work caused by fallen dead wood after strong winds. Sometimes when the dead wood falls it damages other parts of the tree or causes splits in healthy tree wood causing greater problems.
In rural Norfolk, especially on the quiet country roads you can see large amounts of dead wood on trees. This is usually allowed to fall naturally; it does create an important ecosystem for plants, insects and fungi. Where this is not possible, to reduce liability from an injury or property damage caused by falling deadwood it is important to have a program of routine checks on trees. This will highlight any potential problems before they occur and may actually be a cost saving rather that storing a problem for a windy day.
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