Protecting Your Trees in Asheville from Snow and Ice Damage This Winter
Winter Preparation

Protecting Your Trees in Asheville from Snow and Ice Damage This Winter

Key Takeaways Snow and ice damage in Asheville is caused by a combination of ice load, saturated soil, wind, and hidden structural weaknesses, not cold alone. Ice storms are far more damaging than snowfall because ice adds rigid, uneven weight that branches cannot shed. Many winter tree failures are preventable with proper inspections, structural pruning, […]

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Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Asheville?
Tree Removal

Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Asheville?

Key Takeaways Asheville requires tree removal permits only in regulated areas such as Steep Slope Zone B, historic districts, commercial properties, rights-of-way, and active development projects. Permits are not required citywide. Single- and two-family homes located outside regulated zones do not need a permit to remove trees, regardless of tree size. Trees under 6 inches […]

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What to Do After Heavy Wind or Rain">
Storm Damage

Storm-Damaged Trees in Asheville:
What to Do After Heavy Wind or Rain

Living in the mountains of Western North Carolina, we’ve seen our share of severe weather roll through Asheville. The combination of our elevation, clay-heavy soils, and mature tree canopy creates a unique situation when storms hit. Trees that have stood for decades can suddenly become hazards, and knowing what to do in those first hours […]

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What to Do After Heavy Wind or Rain