Oct 17, 2024
In the grand scheme of things, Luiz Ramos two-leaning trees are not a big deal.But he still wants to see them stand tall again.The one in the back is the one that I worried the most. My daughter, shes only five years old. She loves the tree. And shes like please save the tree day. So we are trying to, said Ramos.Thats why Luiz called Billy Epstein and Cowboy Cuts.Typically, we can pick them up. Straighten them up. Re-brace them and theyll be good to go, said Epstein.Billys crew has straightened about 40 trees since Hurricane Milton and removed another 10.He says most of those have been Oaks with their root balls ripped from the earth.The Sycamore and the Magnolia trees kind of stay in the ground. The Oak trees are whats coming out, said Epstein.Nobodys been busier since Milton than Pasco County arborist Mike Woodard.Hes helping people figure out if they can save their trees.If youve lost more than 50% of the roots its going to be real hit or miss. Id say its worth a try, said Woodard.Woodard says if a tree is between properties, youll have to search to find out whose parcel it is on.Tree removal doesnt need a permit in Pasco County if its fully uprooted.If its damaged but still alive, you do need a permit.Pasco County permit formMatt says you'll get approval if theres a risk of it causing harm.But youll also need to be replanting a tree to keep our important trees here. They are green infrastructure and they are important even though they can be a burden sometimes, said Woodard.If the wind didnt take them down, storm surge salt water could also be a tree killer.So, experts say some extra trimming and extra watering may help.
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