the appeal of my property is it is 2 acres of woods, & lots of wildlife, why are a lot trees dying?

Question

I like the country feel and privacy of lots of woods, my property is 30 years old, and what attracted me to this property is all of the trees and wildlife, I purchased this property 3 years ago, now a lot of my trees are falling over, and lessen! what do I need to do to preserve the remainder of the trees and wooded area?

Answer 1

Beau is right. You would definitely need an arborist to look at your whole picture.

Was there construction with vehicles driving within the root zone of the trees? That will compact the soil and make it impossible for the roots to get nutrients.

Are they all one kind of tree? That's a bad eco-system because when one gets sick, they all get sick.

Did you build your house new, and if so, did it change the runoff pattern, allowing more water to run from your roof and driveway into the woodlot? Maybe it's wetter in there than it used to be.

Did someone sneak in and dump a barrel of chemicals? A tree person would be able to tell you.

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Answer 2

You need to get a tree specialist out to look at your trees ASAP. If your trees are Oaks - there has been a real problem lately with tree borer beetles. You should get your problem analyzed before the spring growing season. Only a professional can give you sound advice.

Answer 3

I'm afraid there is little you can do. The die off is a result of climactic changes in the atmosphere that will affect broader regions around the globe. Growing zones are migrating north and moisture saturation levels are being altered dramatically. Insects are on the move as well and will decimate most new forest regions they come into. The best thing to do to mitigate the problem is to plant trees that are rated for the zone below yours. These should flourish and over time help to establish a new carbon sink in your area.

Answer 4

Since you didn't say what kind of trees you have, I can only think of either a disease or bug infestation. Your best bet is to contact a local arborist. You could also ask your neighbors if they have any problems.