How to Assess Your Landscape for Tree Removal

Trees sometimes live for a long time. You can become accustomed to their presence, but landscapes by their nature are dynamic and change over time. Whether you're clearing a lot for new construction or updating an old and overgrown yard, you will need to make decisions about which trees to keep and which to cut down.

In AR, we have many species of trees that thrive in this region from our native oak and hickory forests to the iconic pine. Any tree removal service in Rogers should be familiar with them all and know safe procedures for taking them down.

Before you start getting quotes from tree cutting crews, you'll want to think about which trees need to be removed instead of just trimmed.

1. Is it dead or dying? Obviously a tree that has bare dead limbs hanging out is unsightly and even potentially dangerous. It's limbs could fall and hurt someone or hit a building. In a storm, the whole tree might come down and cause substantial damage. Such a tree should be removed.
2. Does a tree exhibit signs of disease? This situation could be harder to spot. Some diseases and insect or fungal invasions proceed slowly. Look for cracks in the bark, faded or spotted leaves, oozing sap, or browning of new growth. An arborist might be able to treat some conditions and bring a tree back to health, but removal is often the best course. It could halt the spread of the disease or infestation.
3. Is the tree in the way? When you're clearing land to put up a new building, many of the trees will have to go. You might, however, be able to retain a few specimens on the lot, especially one or two closer to a property line if they will not impeded construction. Once the building is complete, a mature tree on the landscape could add value.
4. Is the tree a rare species? Taking the time to identify a tree's species could uncover the fact that it is a rare species. If it is, you might choose to keep it and cut out other trees near it instead. Nurturing a rare specimen in your landscape could give your design unique quality.
5. Has a tree grown too close to a building? What was once an innocuous sapling near a foundation might now be an 18-inch diameter hardwood threatening the foundation's integrity. Such a tree should be removed.
6. Is a large tree threatening buildings or power lines? Even if a tree is not close to a foundation, its size might still cause it to loom over a building or utility lines. A heavy storm could bring all or part of it down. To prevent severe damage in the future, the tree should be removed or at least trimmed. In limited situations, a homeowner's insurance policy might pay for tree removal if the work would protect the building.

You can also consult with a tree service when making decisions about which trees to remove. After you get quotes for the work, you can set priorities based on your budget about which trees need to go first. Read More about Tree Removal Service Bentonville AR

The author is an expert in tree service provider in Northwest Arkansas region. He has vast knowledge in tree care, tree removal, maintenance and trimming services.