4 Common Reasons for Tree Removal

Safety

The most important reason for removal is safety. As a tree owner, you probably want to see all of your trees grow to be as large and healthy as possible. Unfortunately, as you may know, some trees don’t quite make it there. Trees that have died will weaken over time, making them highly unstable, it is best to remove them as soon as possible. Additionally you may have heard the phrase, “A rotten apple can ruin the whole bunch.” The same logic applies to trees. Dead or dying trees can pass along diseases or pest problems to your otherwise healthy trees, creating not only a potential safety issue to people but other trees as well.

Form and Function

To let in more light, providing other trees, grass and gardens the opportunity to grow more effectively. More sunlight may also benefit your house, allowing moisture from rain and dew to dry out, preventing wood rot and mildew.

Construction

When you are ready to build a building, expand an existing footprint or create an outdoor space where a tree is located, you may have to consider removal to accommodate your plans. It just simply is right in the path of planned construction and must be removed to create space.

Messy Maintenance

Trees are beautiful! Until they’re getting on your last nerve, dropping large seeds, nuts and sticks constantly, or sneaking their roots into your sewage lines. Cleanup may be more than you want to maintain, calling for removal.

Conclusion

It’s disappointing to realize that a tree needs to be cut down. However, taking care of a diseased or falling tree is ultimately the best thing for your property. Plus, you can replant your removed trees, ultimately creating a healthier ecosystem. No matter what the reason, we can assess your trees; considering size, reach, species and overall current health to determine the best process for a safe removal.

But wait! What about the environment?

It’s true that cutting down trees on a large scale is believed to have negative effects – specifically, this action leads to deforestation and destroys the habitat of animals.

However, cutting down individual trees barely contributes to these problems at all. It is a marginal action compared to the elimination of full forests. Plus, there are many reasons why cutting down a tree might actually support the environment – for example, eliminating a diseased tree will stop the spread of disease to other, healthy trees.

So, you don’t have to worry about what effects cutting down your tree will have in the grand scheme of things.