P.E.I. government officials say they will ramp up post-Fiona cleaning efforts this spring, with experts warning that addressing the damage caused by the storm might take years.
Kurt Laird says many people on Prince Edward Island have calling him wanting to save Fiona-damaged trees that are meaningful to them, or provide privacy and shelter. Some tilting trees can be rescued, with the right technique.
The P.E.I landscape is littered with trees downed by post-tropical storm Fiona, with roots pulled out of the ground, leaving unsightly holes. Experts say you can have those stumps removed, or let nature take its course, and help create a new forest.
Tree care experts say it might be tempting to take down all the trees in your yard by yourself after a storm like Fiona. But they warn that having well-maintained and working equipment, proper PPE and training are critical to staying safe.
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