Threats to Forests in the United States

Throughout the United States, trees play an important role in our ecosystem and support many people’s way of life. A census conducted by the USDA Forest Service found that there are nearly 300 billion trees in the United States, with most coverage in the northeast region of the country. Despite this density, there are famous tree types found in every corner of the United States, from the coastal redwood in California, to the Douglas fir in Oregon, to the pond cypress in Florida and the southern live oak in Virginia. Despite their status, all trees are at risk of decimation due to deforestation, wildfires, pests and other dangers.

Deforestation has cleared millions of hectares of trees in the past 25 years, and wildfires have burned through billions of kilo hectares during this period as well. Pests can also be a threat to tree coverage, with bugs and disease causing $40 billion in damages to plants annually. Because of these growing threats, it is important to rely on tree service professionals to perform any necessary tree removal. These people know the ins and outs of tree maintenance, ensuring safety, convenience, cost-effectiveness and efficiency throughout the entire process. DIY attempts can be costly in many ways, demonstrating just how important it is to rely on the professionals in the industry.

Wildfires, pests, and tree removal
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