Winter is here bringing heavy ice, extreme wind speeds, and blowing snow! If possible, prune damaged trees as soon as you notice them because they almost always cause destruction. In the event that we get a bad storm and you are faced with damaged trees, here is a useful checklist that you can refer to. Before you decide to prune a damaged tree you will need to decide how severe the damage is. If you decided the damage is extremely severe, it is highly recommended to call a certified arborist who has the tools and knowledge to safely remove hazardous limbs.