Drought-stressed oak tree with thinning canopy on a Sonoma County property

5 Reasons Sonoma County Oaks Struggle During Drought and Fire Seasons

Sonoma County oaks struggle during drought and fire seasons because their root systems can’t keep up with extended dry spells, disease and beetle activity spike in weakened trees, fire fuel builds up in their canopies, root damage from construction or grading compounds the stress, and the combination of heat, wind, and low humidity pushes already-strained […]

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@ Strong wind bending trees in a Sonoma County yard during a red flag warning

Red Flag Warning Checklist: How to Prepare Your Trees Before Sonoma County Wind Events

When a red flag warning gets issued for Sonoma County, most people think first about packing a go-bag or checking their evacuation zone. Few think about their trees. But trees are often the first thing to fail once strong wind meets dry conditions, and a falling limb or downed tree can cause damage, power outages, […]

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Dry brush and overgrown trees near a Sonoma County home showing fire hazard risk before wildfire season

7 Fire Hazards Hiding in Your Sonoma County Yard Before Wildfire Season

If you have lived in Sonoma County for more than a few years, you already know how fast wildfire season can turn a normal week into an anxious one. The wind picks up, the air gets dry, and suddenly everyone is looking at their yard a little differently. Homeowners often ask the same question this […]

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