Most of a pine tree gone in wind storm

Question

Last night we had a bad wind storm and it took most of a pine tree. The only thing left is around 4 lower branches. Some of the bark is gone from the trunk and the trunk has moss on it. Is there any way a tree can come back from this or would it be better to take it down?

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Answer 1

Here are three articles about wind damage and chance of recovery. Based on these articles, I would suggest removing it. You really have nothing left to shape.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-to-do-for-storm-damage-trees-repair.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/wind-injury-to-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/helping-plants-after-tornado.htm