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5 Signs a Tree Should Be Removed Before Winter in the Midwest

Fall is a good time to inspect the trees around your home, business, farm, school, or commercial property. Across Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana, winter brings heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and freeze-thaw cycles that can put extra stress on already weakened trees. Not every unhealthy-looking tree needs to come down. Some can be managed with professional pruning, while others …