Question
In my parents back yard there is an oak tree that is 8+ feet in diameter. 2 weeks ago 1/2 of the tree fell. Upon further investigation, it appears that it was actually 2 trees that had grown together years ago. They are now concerned about the other tree that is remaining. Can you send me the name of a tree expert (consultant) in Texas or the Houston area? Or possibly give me some information on the possibility of the remaining tree falling due to the lack of support from the fallen tree.

Answer
Check with the Houston Regional Forestry Council and they should be able to help. The web link is http://www.houstonareaurbanforestrycouncil.org/newpages/directory.html
OR the Urban Foresters with the Texas Forest Service located in Houston. Their contact information is
Houston - Mickey Merritt
(713) 688-8931
[email protected]

Houston - Dallas Singleton
(713) 688-8932
[email protected]