Tree Hazards what are they and are my trees hazardous?
This is a great question for any tree owner to consider. Safety for Family and neighbors really is important. Older well established neighborhoods with mature are especially at risk for having potentially hazardous trees.
- Are there large dead branches in the tree?
- Are there detached branches hanging in the tree?
- Does the tree have cavities or rotten wood along the trunk or in major branches?
- Are mushrooms present at the base of the tree?
- Are there cracks or splits in the trunk or where branches are attached?
- Have any branches fallen from the tree?
- Have adjacent trees fallen over or died?
- Has the trunk developed a strong lean?
- Do many of the major branches arise from one point on the trunk?
- Have the roots been broken off, injured, or damaged by lowering the soil level, installing pavement, repairing sidewalks, or digging trenches?
- Has the site recently been changed by construction, raising the soil level, or installing lawns?
- Have the leaves prematurely developed an unusual color or size?
- Have trees in adjacent wooded areas been removed?
- Has the tree been topped or otherwise heavily pruned?
For the homeowner with mature trees it recommended that a hazardous tree assessment is routinely conducted. In most instances a certifed Arborist should perform the inspection.
Identification and management of a hazardous tree is important because:
Identification and management of a hazardous tree is important because:
- maintenance will further the life of the tree
- provide great shade and cooling summer month's
- act as wind break
- add value to the home.
Most importantly properly maintained trees eliminate the opportunity for falling dead branches damaging the tree, buildings and injuring people.
When contacting a firm to conduct a Hazardous Tree assessment be sure to use a reputable firm.
All Phase Tree Is a Reputable service.