North Florida sees some of the highest lightning strike frequency in the entire country during summer months, and trees take a significant share of those hits. A lightning-struck tree in Suwannee or Columbia County can look fine on the outside for days before the real damage becomes visible.
Split bark, scorched cambium, sudden wilting in one section of the canopy, or a visible strike channel running down the trunk are all signs a tree has been hit. The danger is that structurally compromised wood isn't always obvious — a tree that looks standing can be a hazard waiting to fall on a structure, fence, or vehicle.
Altman Tree & Land Services offers emergency tree assessment and removal throughout Live Oak, Lake City, Branford, Fort White, O'Brien, and surrounding areas. With 24/7 availability and specialized 4x4 all-terrain lift equipment, jobs that are hard to reach in rural settings aren't a problem. Free estimates are available, and the veteran discount applies.
If a storm passed through your property recently and you're not sure about the condition of a tree, an assessment now is far better than waiting until the next weather event.
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