Santa Ynez's winter is characterized by a rainy climate, wind, and lowering temperatures. All these easily lead to a weakening of such branches and their breaking or sometimes failure. Here are ways to cope with tree debris during the season:
Chip Debris Before It Builds Up.
Wet wood becomes heavier and difficult to handle. Wood chipping of trees in time can avoid the branches becoming frozen or creating any form of slipperiness.
Save Wood Chips to Save Soil.
The rain in winter may cause the erosion of soil on hilly slopes. Wood chip mulch around garden beds is also used to stabilize the area.
Do Not Saw Your Storm-Damaged Wood Yourself.
Tensile tree fibre can move in unpredictable ways. Move out the way from hazardous limbs and the professionals trained to work with the chippers.
Be better than fallen branches.
The strong winds typically blow the leaves onto the driveways and pathways. The quick clean-up, especially where I can have tree chipping, helps to prevent accidents.