Hurricane Ike Urban Tree Damage Information

From time to time nature can be very unkind to our forests. Wind, hail, ice, insects, diseases, fire and other natural agents can cause devastating losses. On Sept. 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston, Texas, as a Category 2 storm and moved north through East Texas. The damage to urban areas, forestlands, watersheds and wildlife habitat is extensive and will be felt for years to come.

Uprooted and broken trees can cause loss of life, disruption of electrical and phone services, and damage to property. Homeowners often ask what can be done to save damaged shade and ornamental trees. In addition to the direct damages, insects and fungi often can cause additional losses. Contact lmoon@tfs.tamu.edu

Storm Damage and Recovery for Trees 

Insect Problems

Fungi Problems

City of Galveston Tree Survey Reports

• City of Galveston Hurricane Ike Street Tree Survey Report and Recommendations(771 kb)
• City of Galveston Street Tree Survey--Addendum I(112 kb)
• City of Galveston Hurricane Ike Tree Mitigation Plan(595 kb)

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

• Galveston Trees: After the Storm