Why are the trees dying? We actually have two problems affecting two different types of trees here at the Villages. The first problem is beetles attacking the Monterey Pine trees. We have been slowly losing Monterey Pine trees to beetles at the Villages for the past 23 years.
The second problem is with Redwood trees. We have been losing Redwood trees since we switched to recycled water 12 years ago. Recycled water has higher salt levels than potable water and Redwood trees are very sensitive to salt.
Monterey Pine with beetle damage
The second problem is with Redwood trees. We have been losing Redwood trees since we switched to recycled water 12 years ago. Recycled water has higher salt levels than potable water and Redwood trees are very sensitive to salt.
Monterey Pine with beetle damage
Redwood tree affected by high salt levels in the recycled water
