Deciding When to Remove a Tree

Knowing when and how to remove a tree is more complicated than it may appear. “While dead or dying trees in natural areas are not usually dangerous to people or property, those near homes, roads, and power lines can be hazardous if they have structural defects that could cause the tree or a significant portion of it to fall.

“Trees that could injure people or damage property should be given immediate attention to determine if and how they should be removed.” Badly damaged, sick or seriously injured trees, as well as some invasive species, may also be candidates for removal.

If the tree owner has doubts about the general health of the tree, it should be evaluated by tree removal Sydney. “Tree removal Sydney are experts in various aspects of tree care and should be consulted when evaluating the health of a tree to determine if it should be removed.” 

Some of the main reasons for removing a tree include:

• It poses a potential danger to people or property.
• It has been badly damaged and likely will not survive.
• It has experienced a significant amount of decay.
• It has succumbed to disease or insect pressure.
• It is the wrong type of tree for the environment in which it was planted.
• It is an invasive species that will negatively impact native species.
• It has structural deficiencies that will eventually cause it to fall on its own.