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Coastal Georgia Tree Notes
Savannah's tree ordinance, why sandy-soil pines fall over, lingering Helene damage, laurel wilt, and salt-air coastal care.
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Salt Air and Your Trees: Coastal Tree Care from Tybee to St. Simons
Living near the water means your trees fight salt spray, salty soil, and surge that inland trees never face. Here is how salt hurts them and what actually helps.
6 min read
Two Years After Helene: The Tree Damage Still Standing in East Georgia
Helene's obvious wreckage got cleared in 2024, but the half-broken, root-loosened, and hidden-damage trees it left behind are still coming down. Here is what to look for now.
7 min read
Why Savannah's Sandy Soil Makes Healthy Pines Fall Over
It is unsettling when a green, healthy-looking pine simply tips over in a storm. Savannah's sandy, saturated soils are a big part of the answer. Here is what is really going on underground.
6 min read
Savannah's Tree Ordinance: What You Can and Can't Remove Without a Permit
Savannah protects its tree canopy, and whether you need a permit depends on the tree, the property, and whether you're in a historic or review district. Here is how to think about it.
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