09/29/2026
Tree tip Tuesday: while it may seem harmless to wrap something around a tree trunk, the long term effects can be detrimental to a tree’s health. In this example, we see that a piece of paracord wrapped several times around the trunk caused severe girdling, resulting in this tree needing to be removed. If you must tie something around a tree, whether it be rope, string, or Christmas lights, always remember to take them down once they are no longer needed.