Article by: Assurance Trees Newcastle and Hunter Valley
Below and 10 acceptable reasons for removal of a tree.
When the Tree Roots are Weak.
When tree roots are weak they will offer hardly any support. Safety is a big risk in this situation, which causes the tree to decay and collapse. Identify this by looking closely at the base. When there is space between the tree and the ground, then it is structurally unsound.
When a Lot of Fungus is Present
A large fungus growing at the base of the tree suggests an internal rot, which could be happening in its trunk or roots. Fungi can trigger diseases to living things, and is a potential breeding ground of toxic mushrooms.
Frequently, people take down trees just due to the fact that they think they are important to the environment. Avoid this error by identifying the problem of a tree that should be removed. Here are some of them.
When the Tree is Damaged
If the tree is 50% damaged, then it is time to chop it down. Damaged trees regularly decline, and have abnormal growth and appearance. They also have misshapen leaves dued to a poisonous substance called herbicide. Damaged trees can survive many years, but it can also cause injuries to people passing by.
Sometimes trees need to be cut down. Nowadays nobody wishes to remove a tree, nevertheless there are many reason why cutting down a tree is required.. But when cutting a tree, making the right decision is hard. When is it finally time to remove that tree? Preferably, prior to the worst happens. We suggest that a dead or dying tree be removed as soon as you recognize it. The more time you put it off, the more dangerous the tree can become, and the more dangerous it can be to remove it.
It is very important that you carefully examine the condition of a tree prior to cutting it down. If you need the assistance of a professional arborist, contact us.
In certain cases a tree is just too large for it’s surroundings. Which can be unsafe to people and property.
When the Trunk Has Started to Decay.
Upright cracks, seams, dead branch stubs, and large gashes are the most common signs of a rotting tree trunk. When these begin to appear, the circumference of the trunk will weaken, and the tree will gradually fall down. This can injure people and animals close by.
When the Tree Comes Into Contact With Your Home
When a tree is positioned too close to your house, that its branches are contacting your property, then you ought to have it taken out. Because of mold growth, the branches and leaves may destroy your roof’s siding. It can also get as far as power lines that are definitely dangerous.
The tree is growing too near to– or the roots are intruding onto your property, fences, swimming pools, power lines or other buildings.
When the Tree is Part of an Undesirable Species
Some varieties of trees show many destructive characteristics, including persistent breakage of branches, falling amounts of debris, and shallow roots that can harm yards and footpaths. Some undesirable tree species are Gumtrees, oak trees, Box Elder, Mulberry, Mimosa, Norway Maple, and Pines. These types are prone to insects and diseases.
The Tree is Just Not Healthy.
Take a look to see if the top branches of the tree are decaying or dying, or the trunk shows signs of decay.
The Tree is Dead.
Dead trees must be removed. Leaving it there will pose a future risk to property because without the structural roots intact will result in the tree collapsing onto someone or onto property..
