Declining Trees: Why Does it Happen and How Do We Spot it?

Chelsi Abbott, technical advisor within the Davey Institute, shares what the signs of tree decline are, along with what homeowners can do to spot and prevent it. 

In this episode we cover: 

• Why do trees decline? (1:37) 
• Water supply is the root issue (2:44)
• What are the signs of tree decline? (4:02)
• What can we do to intervene? (6:00)
• The timeline of tree decline (8:02)
• What it's like to be a technical advisor at Davey (10:12)
• Fungal issues (12:37)
• What to do if you spot a fungal issue (14:23)
• Best advice for homeowners on how to avoid decline (15:52)

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