Hazard Trees...

 

rees need to be treated if they have been weakened and could present a hazard to public safety, infrastructure, or power delivery. Every tree that has a potential target within a distance equal to its height should be assessed.

Signs that your tree could be a danger include:

• Broken limbs over 3 inches in diameter that are lodged or hanging in the crown.
• Broken top or broken fork that has impacted more than 25% of the original crown.
• New cracks in the main trunk.
• Raised soil or exposed root crown.
• Diseased, dying, or dead portions of the crown exceeding 25% of the total.

If one or more of these signs are present, consult a professional forester, arborist, or tree surgeon immediately. Until the tree is removed or fixed, stay clear and move assets that may be a target.