Driving to and from work can be a pain. We’ve all been there. Traffic jams, running late and even the occasional fallen tree. Good thing the Parke Company is there. Though they can’t clear traffic or give you an extra 15 minutes in the morning, they can help clear road blocks caused by fallen trees.
For many reasons, trees can fall across major roadways causing road congestion, injuries and/or damage. Most recently in City of Belle Meade in Nashville, the Parke Company worked to remove a fallen sugar maple that not only hit the road, but also a car. Luckily, the driver was not hurt, but the Parke Company crew and the Belle Meade police department had to work quickly and efficiently (for almost 2 hours) remove the tree and clear the road.
The causes of the fallen tree are many. While root rot is very common, several factors are at play for such an incident:
- Root rot, which is found in older trees, is a fungus that penetrates and kills the roots. Root rot manifests in bad soil conditions and, in result, can create unstable trees.
- Wet soil can sometimes be a factor. Heavy rainfall, certain types of soil and poor drainage can all be an issue.
- Previous leaning can be another cause. If the tree was leaning on a slope before, it’s possible that gravity took intuitive for the fall.
- Common constructed features like fences and stonewalls can sometimes be problems for trees as they continue to grow. These man-made objects might block or damage the tree causing it to collapse.
- Mechanical injuries are possible culprits as well. These are physical injuries to the tree, which can cause
problems in the future. Though these physical injuries might take years to develop into something fatal, something so small as the cord of a weed eater can cause eventual, lifelong damage.
With the help of City of Belle Meade Public Works, Belle Meade City Manager office and their police department, the Parke Company was able to remove the tree safely without any harm to the public or surrounding area. Though there is no specific cause to point blame, there are many factors that can contribute to a beautiful sugar maple’s demise. The importance of taking care Nashville’s trees is obvious. With proper care, the likelihood of disaster is less likely. For more information about the Parke Company and their removal services, please call 615-405-6548.