09/10/2026
🌳 TREE FACT FRIDAY! 🌳
Did you know trees have their own natural defence system? 🌿
It's called CODIT, Compartmentalisation of Decay in Trees.
Unlike humans, trees can't heal damaged tissue in the traditional sense. Instead, they have an incredible ability to isolate damaged or decaying areas, helping prevent decay from spreading into healthy wood.
🌳 When a tree is wounded, whether through storm damage, broken branches or pruning, its natural defence mechanisms come into play.
🌳 The tree forms protective boundaries within its wood, helping to slow the spread of decay and infection.
🌳 Over time, new growth can develop around the wound, protecting the tree while the damaged wood remains inside.
So why is this important? 🤔
Because incorrect pruning techniques, unnecessary cuts and poor workmanship can cause lasting damage, potentially compromising a tree's natural defences and increasing the risk of decay and structural weakness.
🌿 And this is exactly why, when it comes to the health and longevity of your trees, choosing the cheapest quote isn't always the best decision.
Tree surgery isn't simply about cutting branches. It's about understanding tree biology, recognising how trees respond to damage and knowing how to carry out work without unnecessarily compromising their long-term health.
A cheap job today could become a costly problem tomorrow.
When investing in the care of your trees, you're not just paying for the work carried out, you're paying for the knowledge, experience and expertise behind every cut. 🌳
🌳 Belvedere Tree Care & Fencing
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