Tree Hazard Checklist
Beware of Hazardous Trees
Trees are productive contributors to our healthy environment in many ways, but when their own health has been compromised, they can be a hazard to people, pets, cars, homes, and other personal property. How do you tell if a tree is a threat or if it’s just a unique-looking species? Read through our checklist on how to spot a hazardous tree and contact the team at Country Tree Service for professional services.
A Property Owner’s Guide to Troubled Trees
Here is a standard list of questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering about the health of a tree on your property. You don’t have to answer “yes” to all these questions to signal a problem. An affirmative answer on just one or two can be cause for concern and might require professional assistance.
- Have the leaves taken on an unusual colour or size for this time of year?
- Does your tree have large dead branches?
- Are large, detached branches hanging onto the tree?
- Are there holes or rotted wood in any major branches or trunks?
- Does the tree have mushrooms at its base?
- Do you see any splits or cracks in any of the trunks?
- Have any branches fallen off the tree?
- Have nearby trees died or fallen over?
- Do any trunks have a strong or dramatic lean?
- Is there a spot of dense branch growth on one spot of the trunk?
- Have any roots been damaged, injured, or split due to lowering soil, installing pavement, or repairing a sidewalk?
- Has your property recently been altered by construction, a rise in soil level, or lawn installation?
- Have trees in a neighbouring wooded area been removed?
- Have your trees been “topped” or heavily pruned?
Country Tree Service Safely Handles Hazardous Trees
Inspecting trees on your property a couple of times per year to check for signs of poor health is essential. Answer the questions above, and if you answer yes to any, contact us for a professional assessment. As certified arborists, we have the training and knowledge to identify hazardous trees and remove them properly for the safety of the property. Contact us today for a free estimate.