Greenie Neuburg, Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission, Polly Burlingham, Princeton Borough Shade Tree Commission
To the editor:
Because of the recent snowstorm and the resulting damage to street trees and to trees on private property, residents may be interested in what can be done to prevent further winter injury to these important resources.
An article detailing several steps is posted on the websites of Princeton Township (www.princetontwp.org/shadetreemain.html) and Princeton Borough (www.pbshadetree.org).
A shortened version appears below.
1. Until the ground freezes, water trees that have been in the ground less than three years.
2. Keep the ground moist around trees by applying a 2-3 inch layer of mulch, not touching the trunk.
3. Protect young trees from deer damage that occurs from late summer through winter.
4. Take steps to prevent tree breakage and bending from snow and ice.
5. Apply anti-desiccant sprays to reduce damage from drying winter winds and sun.
6. Contact a professional arborist to check tree limbs that overhang your house or that of your neighbor.
Greenie Neuburg
Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission
Polly Burlingham
Princeton Borough Shade Tree Commission
