When it comes to wildfires, people often imagine fast spreading and high rising flames that engulf trees and forests – while multiple choppers and fire engines do their best to stop the blaze from spreading.
What many do not (at least immediately) think of is that tree services can allow people to reach the same goal – ones that look very different from the picture above.
Here are some common tree services that can help avoid wildfires from occurring:
TREE CLEARING:
A wildfire can only burn when there is fuel or other material that can catch fire around it. Winds help fires travel from tree-to-tree and eventually spread across large areas. Opting for a tree clearing and cleaning out spaces will function as a way to block the fire and prevent this spread.
Tree services can easily cut down and dispose of several trees in a short period of time, making way for clear land. This clear land can work as a very efficient, albeit non-traditional method of curbing wildfires.
PRUNING TREES:
While pruning trees is largely used to improve the visual appeal of a property’s flora, it can function as an effective method of curbing wildfires. Preventing trees from tangling with each another can potentially slow down and/or stop the spread of fires.
While fast winds are known to cause the spread of wildfires, fires do continue to spread on their own even when the winds slow down. Elements like tangled tree branches act as an enabler in such circumstances. Regular pruning will keep trees separate and adequately spaced, which will discourage fires when there are fast-moving winds, and fully avoid them from moving on days with no fast winds.
DEALING WITH PROBLEM TREES:
When it comes to trees, ones that have more problem areas are more likely to be destroyed in a fire. This includes trees with weak or falling branches, ones that are close to decay or death and trees that are partially rotting or have peeling barks.
Tree services typically deal with “problem” trees like this one by working on them on a case-by-case basis – trees that can be pruned are pruned, while those beyond pruning get removed. This prevents them from serving as a good fuel source for fires.
Are you looking for tree trimmers in Charlotte, NC? Look no further than Tree Works – our team of professional arborists offer a variety of services which will ensure the good health of your trees.
