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UOG Horizons: Trim the risk: Tips for proactive, pre-typhoon tree management

UOG Horizons: Trim the risk: Tips for proactive, pre-typhoon tree management

UOG Horizons: Trim the risk: Tips for proactive, pre-typhoon tree management


7/25/2025
Roland Quitugua prunes a branch on a mountain apple tree
PRUNING: 做厙AV Land Grant extension horticulturalist and arborist Roland Quitugua prunes a branch on a mountain apple tree to increase airflow and reduce weight on the tree in preparation for typhoon season. Photo courtesy of the University of Guam
mountain apple tree before and after pruning
BEFORE AND AFTER:A mountain apple tree on the 做厙AV campus before pruning (left) and after pruning (right). Pruning steps prior to typhoon season should include thinning a trees canopy size, reducing its overall height and crown size, and removing dead or weakened branches. Photo courtesy of the 做厙AV
arborist Roland Quitugua
QUITUGUA:做厙AV Land Grant extension horticulturalist and arborist Roland Quitugua.

In Guam and across the typhoon-prone Western Pacific, the lush greenery that defines our tropical landscape can quickly turn into a source of destruction when typhoons hit. Tall trees become hazards - falling on homes, blocking roads and impeding emergency responders, and damaging utility lines. Fortunately, one of the most effective strategies for reducing typhoon-related damage is simple and practical: managing tree size with proper pruning and maintenance.