Photo by Boyd Loving
Ridgewood villagers seek root of tree problem
MONDAY DECEMBER 10, 2012, 2:03 PM
BY LAURA HERZOG
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
Since Hurricane Sandy, more villagers are eyeing their once-loved tree-lined streets with concern, wondering, “Which trees will fall in the next storm?”
“While they’re beautiful and majestic, I now look at trees much differently than I’ve ever looked at them before,” said Hillcrest Road resident Mike Palma.
While nature can be unpredictable, property owners can take some of the unknown out of the equation if they know what to look for, and if municipalities improve tree safety, said Jason Grabosky, an associate professor of urban forestry at Rutgers University.
Unfortunately, Grabosky said he cannot assure homeowners “just do X, Y, Z and you’ll be fine,” but there are “some things that can be considered.” Residents worried about their trees’ stability can easily check them for certain disturbances, and call an arborist immediately upon finding any, he said.
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