Motives Behind Tree Removal

The first stage of any tree removal endeavor is ensuring that removal is the most suitable option given the situation. Trees that are unstable as a result of awkward growth patterns or storm damage can often be salvaged through the employment of professional tree cabling and bracing techniques. An experienced tree service expert can determine whether a particular tree can be salvaged or if removal is the best option. Here we examine some of the common reasons trees are removed:

-Disease. Tree disease can stem from a range of external causes, some living and some non-living. Though disease is a common reason for tree removal, trees with disease do not necessarily have to be removed. A tree service expert can determine whether a diseased tree can be treated. Accurate diagnosis is key to determining whether tree removal is necessary.

-Death. Trees, like us, have life cycles during which they grow, mature and eventually die. For some types of trees, the expected life span is fifteen or twenty years, while others endure for thousands of years. A tree may complete its life cycle and die, or it may encounter premature death as a result of a disease, fire, an ice storm, hurricane, or other external influence. Dead trees will eventually deteriorate, and can present a hazard if they are not removed.

-Threat to property. A tree’s vast network of roots often consumes a lot of underground space. If the tree is located nearby a home or other building, its root system can be a threat to the foundation of the structure. Roots may cause pressure that affect the building directly, or they can create unevenness in the soil’s moisture level that causes disproportionate settling of the foundation. Trees contributing to such problems may be removed to avoid structural repairs to the building.

-Landscaping. Sometimes an otherwise healthy tree is removed because a property owner desires new landscaping. In this case, another option is to consider the feasibility of transplanting the tree to a more desirable location.

Before attempting any tree removal project, be sure to familiarize yourself with any regulations and guidelines set forth by your city or local community regarding tree removal and adhere to them entirely. For example, on a single family residential property in Austin, Texas, a permit is required to remove a tree with a circumference greater than 59.5 inches as measured at 4.5 feet from the ground. Because of the hazards involved and potential legal implications, tree removal is safest and most effective when it is performed by qualified experts.

About the Author: Andrew Johnson is the owner of Central Texas Tree Care, a leading Austin Texas tree service provider in Central Texas (Travis County and surrounding areas). Central Texas Tree Care offers services such as pruning and removals, cabling and bracing as well as arborist reports, diagnostics, pest management and fertilization. For more information please visit http://www.centraltexastreecare.com.