Recognizing Tree Risk

Tree Risk Checklist It is an owners responsibility to provide for the safety of the trees on his or her property. When considering tree risk, consider these questions: 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 of the tree where [...]