The United States is home to tens of thousands of different types of trees that can be found in every region of the country. According to a census conducted by the USDA Forest Service, there are nearly 300 billion trees in the United States, each of which play a crucial role in the nation's ecosystem. Data shows that the states with the most tree cover are Maine, New Hampshire and West Virginia, with the highest overall concentration of trees being found in the northeast. However, there are famous tree types in every corner of the U.S. From the coastal redwood and the douglas fir in California and Oregon, to the pond cypress and southern live oak in Florida and Virginia, people across the nation can experience the beauty of these plants.
There are many man-made and natural threats to trees in the U.S., such as invasive pests, wildfires and deforestation. Invasive insects and plant disease are responsible for $40 billion in damages annually, impacting about 50 million acres of the country's forest cover each year. This imbalance between forests and pests is triggered by the spread of non-native pests, unsustainable logging, fire suppression and other poor land management practices. Wildfires are also a threat to the nation's forests, with over 7 million acres burned in just 2024 alone. Especially in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, this natural disaster is only becoming more of a risk. The greatest threat of all to trees is currently deforestation, which decimates chunks of the ecosystem at alarming rates. States like Georgia, Alaska and Alabama have seen the largest loss of trees due to deforestation, losing several million hectares in the past 25 years.
Because of these ongoing threats, it is now more important than ever to trust professionals when it comes to tree removal. DIY methods have a greater risk of danger or causing greater problems than initially intended. Professional tree experts have the expertise and knowledge to keep everyone involved safe, cut overall costs of the service, and will ensure that the job is done from start to finish. It can be costly to rent the necessary equipment for tree removal and clean up, equipment that these services provide and have trained professionals on how to operate them. This increases effectiveness, experience and will reduce the risk of future damage to the land or the surrounding community.
