5 Reasons Trees Are Cut or Removed

There are times when cutting or removing a tree is necessary. This happens when the tree develops problems of various sorts. Dying trees in natural areas are allowed to die in peace without human intervention, but that is not the case for rural and urban areas. For the latter, numerous factors may be involved, such as emotional ties or the cost of the work.

While dead trees can be a place for wildlife to find food and build nests, some hazardous trees with structural defects pose risks of injury to humans and damage to property. In this case, professional tree removal is needed to take action.

A dying tree needs professional attention if they fit in these categories:

1. Undesirable Species

There are desirable trees, and there are undesirable ones. However, that is not based on the species itself but rather on the risks they pose to humans and animals. Trees that fit under this category are black locust, mulberry, willow, Norway maple, empress tree, box elder, and Bradford pear. Either way, dying trees that fit under this category need immediate attention:

●     Weak wood that is prone to breakage

●     Frequently drops large debris

●     Shallow roots that damage lawns and pavement

●     Infested with diseases and insects specific to the tree

●     Invasive species to the landscape

2. Damaged

If almost half of the tree is damaged, it needs to be removed immediately. A dying tree can survive for many more years but will always have limited or abnormal growth and an unusual appearance. Even trees damaged with herbicide show the damage through deformed leaves but often recover.

3. Cracked Trunk

If the tree trunk shows vertical cracks, seams, dead branch stubs, and big old wounds, that means internal decay. If a large area of the trunk indicates damage, the tree needs to be removed. However, if the damaged area is less than a quarter of the trunk’s circumference, that wound could still heal over time and pose no injury.

4. Hollow Trunk

Trees with hollow trunks live for years because the tissues that support the tree’s life, or the xylem and the phloem, are located on the trunk’s outer edges. However, a hollow trunk still poses a danger since it may suggest that the trunk’s strength has been compromised, making the tree dangerous. If one-third of the tree’s inside is already rotten or hollow, it’s best to have it removed.

5. Dead Branches

Trees with their tops broken or have large damaged branches pose a danger to humans and properties. Crossed or rubbing branches must be removed, while narrow branch angles are prone to splitting and must be corrected. If less than a quarter of the branches are damaged, the tree will survive, but if not, it should be removed.

Conclusion

Trees are essential to humans, animals, and the environment. Some dead trees also serve as a habitat for woodpeckers and other animals. However, when they pose risks to others due to damage, they need to be removed immediately. 

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