The importance of trees in the fight against climate change and the sustenance of life cannot be stated much and that is taking care of the trees in your property is very important. That is why carrying out a tree risk assessment is very important as it helps in determining whether the trees have structural stability or not. Have a look at the slide to know the signs that signify your trees need a risk assessment or not.

1. What are the Signs of
Your Tree Needing a
Risk Assessment

2. Trees are the first line of defense against climate change &
proper maintenance of trees is a necessity.

3. Your trees also require risk
assessment from time to time
so that they don’t pose any
threat to others.

4. Here are the signs that you must look for while
deciding whether your tree needs a risk
assessment or not.

5. Fungal Disease

6. One of the leading factors that
should prompt you into
conducting a tree risk
assessment is the detection of
fungal disease in a tree.

7. Due to fungal infection, there is a high
risk of the branches of your tree falling
off & injuring someone on the
property.

8. The roots of your tree are also
susceptible to fungal infection & which
adversely affects the structural integrity
of the tree.

9. Soil is Disturbed

10. The soil that holds the trees should
be firm so that the roots are strong
enough & there is no risk of the tree
falling off.

11. However, any kind of soil
disturbance near your trees
should be a cause of concern for
you.

12. If there is any kind of soil work carried out
near your trees like a stump removal, then
you should schedule a tree risk assessment.

13. Tree Facing Natural
Calamities

14. If your trees have faced natural
calamities like hurricanes, flooding,
or earthquake, then you must carry
out a risk assessment.

15. The damage that is caused due to
natural disasters can take a heavy toll
on the trees & a tree risk assessment is
very necessary.

16. In addition to that, the trees are also
at risk of catching fire, windbreaks,
and flood damage.

17. Last Assessment Was a
Long Time Ago

18. The problem arises when the
risk assessment is not carried
out at regular intervals.

19. That is, years have passed since
you last conducted a tree risk
assessment.

20. Most professionals
recommend carrying out a tree
risk assessment at least on a
yearly basis.

21. C O N C L U S I O N

22. These are some of the major
factors that should prompt you
to go for a tree risk assessment.

23. Get in touch with an Arborist who can help you
in conducting a tree risk assessment.

24. https://www.albertaarborists.com/
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