North Report

Urban Forester Ryan Pieper from North Port's Natural Services Division discusses the impact of hurricanes and severe weather on Florida's trees. He explains how stressors like high winds and saltwater exposure can cause leaves to change color or fall prematurely. Ryan also shares insights on how different tree species respond to natural disasters, offering practical advice for residents to protect and help their trees recover. Additionally, he highlights best practices for maintaining urban forests in disaster-prone areas and emphasizes the crucial role trees play in mitigating the effects of natural disasters, such as reducing wind speed and absorbing floodwaters.