Concerns grow over dying trees in Louisiana due to drought

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Citizens around Louisiana are expressing concerns over the dying trees surrounding homes, schools, roads and our people.

Wildlife agent Robbie Hutchins works at the LSU AgCenter, where resources are used to research and teach residents about agriculture to contribute to the state’s economy.

The organization has been focusing on this tree issue, which has carried on since the 2023 drought. Trees across the state are currently dying, or are already dead, causing them to easily fall into any infrastructure, becoming a threat to lives and properties.

“These trees are going to fall. There is no question about if they’re going to fall. The only question is when they’re going to fall. If a hurricane with the strength of Hurricane Laura struck Cenla today, there would be tremendous interruption and damage to our infrastructure. There would be many more power lines down than there were after Laura. If a tree is dead, diseased, damaged or dying, then that tree has become a hazard tree.”

To learn more about the LSU AgCenter, you can visit their website. If you have trees on your property that are of concern, Hutchins recommends reaching out to multiple professionals to weigh your options, such as a licensed arborist, and make an informed decision.

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