The severe ice storm of 1998 has resulted in damage to many trees in eastern Canada.
Ice storms are common events in the region, so trees are remarkably resilient.
Trees that have not suffered major structural damage, such as split trunks, will recover with time. Trees are now dormant and damage at this time of year is less serious than if the damage occurs during the growing season. If a tree is reasonably healthy and only a moderate number of branches are damaged or removed, the tree should recover and in a few years the crown or tree top will probably appear normal. Again, this depends on the tree health and the extent of damage. Assessing the Damage Trees are a familiar and pleasant feature of the urban landscape in parks and green areas, and specimen trees are highly valued by home owners and local residents.