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Lightning can injure a tree in many ways but it doesn't have to mean the end. Here's what you should look for and some tips to save your tree.

Unfortunately, because of their height, trees seem to bear a lot of the damage when it comes to lightning. However, just because your tree is struck by lightning does not mean it needs to be removed.