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</div><p class="blog-intro" style="font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--dark);margin-bottom:32px;line-height:1.7;">Brisbane's storm season runs October to March. Here's what to check on your trees before it starts.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">Why check before storm season?</h2><p>Most tree failures in storms happen to trees that were already compromised. The storm doesn't cause the failure — it reveals a structural problem that already existed. Pre-season inspection and removal of hazard trees prevents emergency callouts, property damage, and the premium pricing that comes with them.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">1. Check for significant deadwood</h2><p>Walk under the canopy and look up. Dead branches in the upper canopy are the most common storm-season hazard. They're dry, brittle, and fail at lower wind speeds than live wood. Deadwooding can often be done without removing the whole tree.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">2. Check the trunk base for fungal growth</h2><p>Bracket fungi at the trunk base indicate internal decay. Not all fungi mean imminent failure, but any fungal growth near the root collar warrants professional assessment before storm season.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">3. Check for co-dominant leaders</h2><p>Two competing main stems with a tight V-shaped union are prone to splitting under wind load. Look for included bark in the crotch — this indicates a weak attachment.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">4. Check trees near the house for lean</h2><p>A tree that leans toward your house — even slightly — creates an increased risk of impact if it fails. The distance matters: a 10m tree leaning toward a house that's 15m away may be fine; the same tree 8m away is worth assessing.</p><h2 style="margin-top:36px;margin-bottom:14px;">5. 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