You may spend only a few days in parks and campgrounds, but other visitors precede or follow you to the same spot. This procession begins in early spring and continues into late autumn. This is the season when trees are most sensitive to the kinds of injuries described in this leaflet. This is also the period when harmful insects and disease organisms are most active. Tree wounds are an open invitation to these pests.
Maintenance costs are high and demand a high proportion of recreation funds.
Fewer tree injuries mean fewer hazardous trees must be treated or removed. As a result, more money will be available for development of new facilities for your enjoyment.