Tree Risk Checklist
With today being the closing out of the summer season, many of us are going to be spending plenty of time outdoors. As you enjoy the beautiful summer weather, we ask you to take a few minutes to inspect the trees around your landscape. Has in been a
while since you’ve hard your trees pruned and cared for? Here is a list of things you will want to look at to determine if your trees are in need of tree care:
- Dead branches
- Severed branches hanging in the tree
- Any cavities or rotting wood along the trunk
- Is the trunk leaning?
- Any fungus visible at the base of the tree.
If you see any of the above issues with your trees, you need to have your trees inspected by a certified arborist. Any of these signs could point to any number of issues. It could be that your tree is in need of a good pruning. This would remove any deadwood, restore balance and shape, open the canopy so that all of the parts of the tree received much needed light, and then restoring it to its natural beauty.
It’s the homeowners responsibility to be aware of the health and hazards of the trees on his or her property. Trees can grow to such massive sizes that a fallen branch could be especially dangerous to properties and in very dangerous to properties or anyone that may happen to be near it!
Another important thing to look at when checking your trees are hazards to any ut
ility lines. If you notice any large branches or any other tree type hazards near your utility lines, give PG&E a call. Check this article for more information. If trees fall into utility lines, there could be serious consequences.
We will be heading into the fall season in just a few short week and all of the beauty and majesty of the colors the trees display. Let’s make sure your trees are ready for the fall and have us come and inspect your trees today!