Hazardous Tree Inspection
Tree Risk assessment​
Pisgah Land Solutions offers tree risk assessments to assess the health of a tree.
The objective is to detect vulnerabilities and/or complications that can put people or property at risk for damage.
We can provide expert recommendations on exactly which measures should be taken to lessen or eliminate tree risk.
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Trees are examined by assessing four different areas or “zones”.
Zone 1: The entire tree
Zone 2: The ground underneath the tree
Zone 3: The tree trunk
Zone 4: The canopy of the tree
Zone 1 inspection includes observing if the tree is leaning. If the tree is leaning.
The direction of the lean is equally as important. Trees which lean toward the east tend to be more susceptible to falling as winds travel from the west.
Evidence of large, dead branches along with their location on the tree
Lastly, zone 1 calls for determining if leaves are sparse or if there are areas on the tree that contain no leaves.
If any parts of zone 1 inspection yield unwanted findings, it could very well mean that the tree could fail one day.
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Zone 2 inspection This is comprised of any noticeable roots and the first 36 inches of the tree trunk.
Visible roots are inspected since they provide anchoring for the tree. Trees that appear to be lively and robust can still show evidence of future hazards if there are problems with the roots. For instance, if there is noticeable soil that has been raised from the ground, it is an indication that the tree may be uprooting itself.
Any mushrooms that are present on or near the roots are an indication of a fungal infection.
Fungus can rot the tree roots and the trunk resulting in a trunk that can split or break.
Other zone 2 evaluations include looking for sawdust at the base of the tree. If this is noticed, it is an indication that the tree is harboring carpenter ants or has an infestation of borer beetles. Either of these pests can potentially kill a tree.
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In zone 3, the tree trunk is up for inspection. This is one of the most important parts of a tree inspection as the trunk holds up the tree and provides support to the branches. Signs of potential tree fail include cavities and or cracks in the trunk. If either of these are present, this means that the tree could be a ticking time bomb and could fall over any day. Sections of the trunk that have missing bark are frequently indicative of a dead area of the tree. This is usually caused by a fungal attack. One of the most extreme tree conditions in zone 3 that raises alarm is a tree that has more than one trunk. It’s important to regularly inspect the area where the trunks meet. Finding a colored line that is lighter than the color of the bark suggests that a new crack has formed. In this instance, drastic measures must be taken to preserve life and property.
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Zone 4 involves inspection of the crown of the tree. The crown is made up of all the tree branches and their leaves. In zone 4, the objective is to look for dead branches which are evidenced by brown or missing leaves. Branches that have been dead for a long period of time will contain no bark. This presents a dangerous situation as dead branches can easily break off.
Pisgah Land Solutions can safely remove these branches so that they do not cause injury to someone or damage to property.
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The most essential take home point is that it’s important to have trees evaluated often. Trees are strong and self sufficient for the most part. However, sometimes they need our help. If there is anything abnormal that you notice about your tree, don’t ignore it!
It is better to be safe than sorry !
We can help you maintain your peace of mind so that you can experience your property as you imagined.
Schedule a Free Estimate Today!
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