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May 16, 2025
Severe spring storms swept through much of the southern Lower Peninsula this week, leaving behind widespread tree damage and debris, even as much of northern Michigan is still reeling from the massive late-March ice storm.
Proper cleanup is essential to maintaining the health of forests, urban landscapes and residential properties, and safety should be a top priority.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges residents to follow best practices to safely manage storm-damaged trees and debris.
If a tree or branch has fallen on your home or near power lines, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Contact your local utility company immediately. Even if a limb is clear of power lines, seek professional assistance before attempting removal.
Property owners should call a certified arborist or certified professional tree care company for help. These experts are professionally trained and qualified to assess trees and can determine what can be saved or safely remove hazardous trees or limbs, if needed. Before hiring anyone to work on your property, always ask for proof of insurance, workers’ compensation coverage and references.
Wood from storm-damaged trees can harbor harmful insects and diseases such as oak wilt. Avoid transporting firewood or debris to new locations. Instead, keep it local and try to recycle or repurpose it. To minimize the potential spread of oak wilt, fresh wounds on oak trees should be covered with latex paint as soon as possible; this will help prevent insects from carrying fungal disease spores to the wound site. Find out more about oak wilt.
For additional guidance, visit the DNR Urban and Community Forestry page, Michigan State University Extension information on dealing with storm damaged trees or ISA-Michigan’s searchable arborist directory.
