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Hazardous Trees

Residents of Lincolnshire have always enjoyed the numerous benefits of living amongst the trees. However, the sheer size and weight of these great plants yields the potential for trees and tree parts to be damaging or even deadly should they break and fall. Fortunately, with a little bit of effort, and some advice from a qualified tree care professional, the risks sometimes associated with trees can be greatly reduced.

As a property owner, it is a good idea to get well acquainted with trees on your property. Take some time to inspect each of your trees, especially the trees in close proximity to your home. Look for potential defects such as cracks, large cavities, poor or lopsided branching structure, fungal growth at or near the base of the tree, damaged root systems, and dead or leaning trees. Then determine if any of the potentially defective trees are close enough to your house to cause damage if they were to fall. Remember a tree can only be a hazard if it has a target to fall on.

If you think you have a hazardous tree on your property, contact your tree care provider or the Village Forester for a professional opinion and advice on how to deal with the subject tree. Keep in mind that many tree defects have potential to be corrected, so not all hazardous trees are a lost cause.

Since trees can sometimes fail without warning, it is a good idea to inspect your trees regularly, especially after significant wind or ice storms. To request a Tree Removal Permit for a hazardous tree, or to gain insight on other forestry-related issues, contact Tony Gliot, the Village Forester, at 847-883-8600.